osier (sas zh), osyere, ozier

& a. [Fr. osier, ultimately from Gr. oisos =an osier.] A. As substantive: Bot .: Salix viminal is , a willow with linear lanceolate acuminate leaves, reticulate above and silky beneath; golden yellow, se ile catkins opening before the leaves, ., and tomentose capsules. Cul. tivated in osier-beds, its long pliable shoots being used for wicker-work basket-making. "The rank of osiers by the murmuring stream." Shakesp.: As You Like It, iv. 3. 'The Purple Osier is Salix purpure a . It has purple-black scales, and is wild on river-banks and cultivated in osier-beds. B. As adj .: Made or consisting of osiers or twigs; like osiers.