English Dictionary

osier

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈəʊzɪə/

名詞

A kind of willow, Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for wickerwork (basketweaving with wicker). The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.

日本語の意味

柳（やなぎ）の一種で、学名 Salix viminalis。湿地帯に生育し、主にヨーロッパやアジア原産で、北アメリカにも導入されている。かご細工などの籐工芸に適した材として利用され、時にはその他の柳全般を指すこともある。

The artisan selected flexible osier to weave a sturdy picnic basket.

職人は丈夫なピクニックバスケットを編むために、しなやかな籐細工用の柳を選んだ。

意味（1）

A kind of willow, Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for wickerwork (basketweaving with wicker). The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.

意味（2）

One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

Wattling consists of a row of upright stakes the spaces between which are more or less filled by interweaving small branches, hazel rods, osiers, reeds, thin strips of wood, or other pliant material.

osiers （ plural ）