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hemp willow

hemp willow

7.9
A tree with long flexible twigs used for making baskets
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The artisan selected the finest hemp willow for weaving her elegant baskets.

Examples

  • The durability of hemp willow makes it a favorite for traditional basket-making.

  • Farmers grew hemp willow along riverbanks to supply local craftspeople.

  • The hemp willow is known for its strong and flexible branches.

  • Many artisans prefer using hemp willows for their basketry projects.

  • The artisan selected the finest hemp willow for weaving her elegant baskets.

  • Farmers grew hemp willow along riverbanks to supply local craftspeople.

  • The durability of hemp willow makes it a favorite for traditional basket-making.

Synonyms

common osier
vshemp willow
  • UK
8.5

A type of willow with long flexible branches used for making baskets

is a general type used for basket making rather than named species
Salix viminalis
vshemp willow
  • Specialized
9.9

A willow with long flexible twigs used for making baskets

is the broader common usage for that tree type rather than scientific name
basket willow
vshemp willow
7.4

A willow with long flexible twigs used for making baskets

is a general name for similar trees used especially for basket making
black Hollander
vshemp willow
  • UK
9.9

A type of willow with light green leaves grown for making baskets

is the general tree valued for flexible twigs rather than a named variety
velvet osier
vshemp willow
  • UK
9.9

A type of willow with long flexible twigs used for making baskets

is a general name for trees used especially in basket making
osier
vshemp willow
9.9

A willow tree with long flexible branches that people use for weaving baskets and furniture

is focused on use for basket making rather than general weaving
supple willow
vshemp willow
5.1

A tree with long flexible branches used for weaving baskets

is defined by its basket use rather than just flexibility trait
golden willow
vshemp willow
6.9

A tree with grey leaves and bright yellow twigs used for making baskets

is the common basket tree type rather than a coloured cultivar
almond willow
vshemp willow
  • Specialized
9.5

A willow tree with light green leaves used for making baskets

is the general basket making tree not limited to that different species

Surface Forms

hemp willow singular
hemp willows plural

Morphology

hemp + willow

The noun-noun compound combines 'hemp' (a plant known for strong fibers) with 'willow' (a tree), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a kind of willow valued for hemp-like fibrous/pliable twigs used in craft. This follows standard compositional compound patterns in English and is therefore directly predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Hemp willow is a compound name for a type of willow whose long, bendy twigs act like hemp, so people used them for 'basket making' and weaving. That's why the name reminds you the tree was grown for making baskets.