Espalier

[is'pæljә]

Definition

(noun.) a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat.

Edited by Lester--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.

(v. t.) To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier.

Inputed by Cecile

Definition

n. a lattice-work of wood on which to train fruit-trees: a fruit-tree trained on stakes: (obs.) a row of trees so trained.—v.t. to train as an espalier.

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