withy

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English

Etymology

withe +‎ -y

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwɪð.i/, /ˈwɪθ.i/
Rhymes: -ɪði

Adjective

withy (comparative withier, superlative withiest)

(archaic) Flexible, like a withe.

Synonyms

flexible

Noun

withy (plural withies)

The osier (Lua error in Module:parameters at line 858: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template.), a type of willow.
A long flexible twig of the osier; a withe.

Synonyms

(osier): willow

Translations

osier — see osier

long, flexible twig of the osier — see osier

Anagrams

whity

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