basket willow
- noun
:
sauce de cesto
- The basket willow is perfect for weaving.
Examples
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Farmers grow basket willow along riverbanks because its flexible twigs are ideal for weaving.
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In traditional workshops, the bark of basket willow is stripped for use in natural dyes.
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The local artisans use basket willow to craft beautiful, sturdy baskets for the market.
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Many artisans prefer using basket willows for their crafts.
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The artisan chose basket willow for its flexibility in crafting beautiful woven baskets.
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She gathered basket willow twigs from the garden to create an intricate basket for storing fruit.
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To make traditional baskets, the craftsmen rely heavily on basket willow because of its sturdy yet pliable nature.
Synonyms
A type of willow with long flexible branches used for making baskets
A willow with long flexible twigs used for making baskets
A type of willow with light green leaves grown for making baskets
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'basket' + 'willow' denotes a type of willow used for making baskets, so the meaning can be inferred from the constituent words. This noun–noun naming pattern (a plant characterized by its use) is cross-linguistically common and should be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The name basket willow comes from the tree's long, flexible twigs that people used to weave baskets, so the plant was named for that craft and the phrase means 'a willow used for basket-making'.
