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    Mimbre (en. Wicker)

    /ˈmimbɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Common name for the willow used to make baskets.
    Wicker is widely used in furniture manufacturing.
    El mimbre se utiliza mucho en la fabricación de muebles.
    Flexible material made from the bark of this plant.
    I bought a wicker chair for the patio.
    Compré una silla de mimbre para el patio.
    Group of wicker rods used in basketry.
    The basket is made with braided wicker.
    El cesto está hecho con mimbre trenzado.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'vimbrus', which means 'wicker'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wicker basket
    Basket made from wicker material.
    cesta de mimbre
    braided wicker
    Technique of intertwining willows to create objects.
    mimbre trenzado
    dry wicker
    Wicker that has been dried and is used to make baskets.
    mimbre seco

    Related Words

    basketry
    Art or technique of making baskets.
    cestería
    wicker chair
    Furniture made from wicker.
    silla de mimbre
    craftsmanship
    Handicraft done by a craftsman.
    artesanía

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is flexible or adapts easily.
    That boy is a willow, he adapts to any group.
    Ese chico es un mimbre, se adapta a cualquier grupo.
    Using 'wicker' to describe something that is light or easy to handle.
    This book is a willow, I take it everywhere.
    Este libro es un mimbre, me lo llevo a todas partes.