HyperDic: red_osier

English > 2 senses of the expression red osier:
NOUNplantred osier, red osier dogwood, red dogwood, American dogwood, redbrush, Cornus stoloniferacommon North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers
plantred osier, purple willow, red willow, basket willow, purple osier, Salix purpureaEurasian osier having reddish or purple twigs and bark rich in tannin
English > red osier: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningCommon North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers.
Synonymsred osier dogwood, red dogwood, American dogwood, redbrush, Cornus stolonifera
Broaderdogwood, dogwood tree, cornelA tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers
English > red osier: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningEurasian osier having reddish or purple twigs and bark rich in tannin.
Synonymspurple willow, red willow, basket willow, purple osier, Salix purpurea
Member ofSalix, genus SalixA large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees
BroaderosierAny of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture

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