wicker
wicker Lexical Profile
wicker Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Made of plaited or woven twigs, osiers, or canes.
"She sat comfortably in a white wicker chair on the front porch."
• noun
Pliable twigs, typically of willow, plaited or woven to make items such as furniture and baskets.
"The artisan soaked the wicker in water to make it flexible enough for weaving."
Articles, especially furniture or baskets, made of woven twigs or canes.
"The sunroom was beautifully decorated with antique wicker and hanging plants."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often confused as a specific type of wood, 'wicker' actually refers to the ancient technique of weaving pliable plant materials, whereas words like 'rattan', 'willow', or 'bamboo' specify the actual materials used.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'wiker', of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish 'vikare' (willow twig) and Old Norse 'víkja' (to bend).