osier UK /ˈəʊzɪə/US /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ noun3 •A willow, of species Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America, considered the best willow for wickerwork. •Any kind of willow. •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. — 1952 formsosiers