Osier vs. Osiery — What's the Difference?

Any of several willows having long rodlike twigs used in basketry, especially Salix viminalis, native to Eurasia.

An osier bed.

A twig of one of these shrubs or trees.

An osier bed.

Any of several North American dogwoods, especially the red osier.

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.

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

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 basket work. The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.

Made of osiers; composed of, or containing, osiers.

Flexible twig of a willow tree

Any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture