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Added 10 October 2026

wicker

/ˈwɪkəː/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wicker at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
Wickerwork.
wicker basket wicker chair wicker cradle

adjective

Made of wickerwork.

Origin

From Middle English wiker, cognate with Old Swedish vikker (“willow”), Old Norse veikr (“weak”), English weak.

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