Withy is a word with several synonyms. In its broadest use, it is simply another word for "willow," but it can also be used for a particular category of willows which are also known by the name …

Define withy. withy synonyms, withy pronunciation, withy translation, English dictionary definition of withy. adj. 1. Made of or as flexible as withes; tough. 2. Wiry and agile. n.

Several species and hybrid cultivars of willows (often known as osiers) are grown for withy production; typical species include Salix acutifolia, Salix daphnoides, Salix × mollissima, Salix …

Above Penpraze's yard and above the withy beds, the Glaze River narrowed and there was the old crossing-point for the ferry.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun withy, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Withy definition: Made of or as flexible as withes; tough.

Dec 9, 2024 · withy (comparative withier, superlative withiest) (archaic) Flexible, like a withe.

A withy is a tough, flexible branch or twig from a type of willow tree, which is often used for making items like baskets or furniture. The term can also refer to the willow tree itself.

withy /ˈwɪðɪ/ n ( pl withies) a variant spelling of withe, withe a willow tree, esp an osier Etymology: Old English wīdig (e); related to Old Norse vīthir, Old High German wīda, Latin vītis vine, …

made of pliable branches or twigs, especially of withes. flexible; pliable. withy / ˈwɪðɪ /