1. Plural of osier; flexible twigs or branches of willow trees, used in basketry and weaving.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple twigs or branches
2. Plural of osier; willow trees, especially those cultivated for their flexible branches.
Usage: Refers to the trees themselves rather than just the harvested material

Examples

• The basket maker selected the finest osiers for her project.
• Osiers grow well in damp soil near riverbanks.
• Traditional craftspeople have used osiers for centuries to weave baskets.
• The garden was planted with several varieties of osiers.
• She gathered fresh osiers in spring when they were most flexible.