Wattle (noun)

1. A flexible branch or twig used for making fences, baskets, or other objects.
2. A fleshy protuberance, such as the fleshy protuberance hanging from the neck of some birds.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'wætel'.

Examples:

1. The settlers used wattles to build their homes, weaving the branches together to create walls and roofs.
2. The bird had a bright red wattle that attracted mates and signaled its presence to other birds in the area.
3. The wattle was used to create baskets and other objects that were both functional and beautiful.
4. The wattles on the bird's neck were used in courtship displays, puffing up and flapping to attract a mate.
5. The wattles were stripped of their leaves and bark, leaving only the flexible wood that could be woven and bent into shapes.