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- [oh-zher]
- /ˈoʊ ʒər/
- /ˈəʊʒə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-zher]
- /ˈoʊ ʒər/
Definitions of osier word
- noun osier any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork. 1
- noun osier a twig from such a willow. 1
- noun osier any of various North American dogwoods. 1
- noun osier A small Eurasian willow that grows mostly in wet habitats and is a major source of the long flexible shoots (withies) used in basketwork. 1
- noun osier willow tree, wicker 1
- noun osier any of various willow trees, esp Salix viminalis, whose flexible branches or twigs are used for making baskets, etc 0
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Origin of osier
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French; akin to Medieval Latin ausāria willow bed
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Parts of speech for Osier
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osier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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