osier

• Nom désignant un rameau flexible de saule ou diverses espèces de saules aux branches souples, utilisés pour la vannerie et la fabrication de meubles.

A noun referring to a flexible twig from a willow tree, or to any of various willow species with pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture making.

1. Flexible willow twigC1formal

   A long, thin, and pliable branch or shoot from a willow tree, often used in basket weaving and furniture making.

   Brindille souple de saule

   • The artisan carefully soaked the osier to make it more flexible for weaving.
   • Traditional baskets are often crafted from dried osier.
   • He gathered a bundle of osier from the riverbank for his project.

   Synonymeswillowwithewithy

2. Willow tree speciesC1formal

   Any of several types of willow trees (genus Salix) that produce pliable twigs, commonly used in basketry and rustic furniture.

   Osier (saule)

   • The osier grows abundantly along the riverbanks in this region.
   • Farmers planted osier to harvest the shoots for craft industries.
   • Osier beds are carefully managed to ensure a steady supply of flexible wood.

   Synonymeswillowwithy