a. [ L. viminalis pertaining to osiers, fr. vimen a pliant twig, osier. ] Of or pertaining to twigs; consisting of twigs; producing twigs. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. (Anthropology) that temporary state during a rite of passage when the participant lacks social status or rank, is required to follow specified forms of conduct, and is expected to show obedience and humility. RHU [ PJC ]
adj.
n. (Anthropology) that temporary state during a rite of passage when the participant lacks social status or rank, is required to follow specified forms of conduct, and is expected to show obedience and humility. RHU [ PJC ]