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espalier

[ ih-spal-yer, -yey ]

noun

  1. a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane.
  2. a plant so trained.


verb (used with object)

  1. to train on an espalier.
  2. to furnish with an espalier.

espalier

/ ɪˈspæljə /

noun

  1. an ornamental shrub or fruit tree that has been trained to grow flat, as against a wall
  2. the trellis, framework, or arrangement of stakes on which such plants are trained
  3. the method used to produce such plants
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to train (a plant) on an espalier
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of espalier1

1655–65; < French, Middle French: trellis < Italian spalliera back rest, espalier, equivalent to spall ( a ) shoulder, support + -iera -ier 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of espalier1

C17: from French: trellis, from Old Italian: shoulder supports, from spalla shoulder, from Late Latin spatula
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Example Sentences

A beautiful portion of Holland's glorious history affords the espalier, around which the tendrils of my narrative entwine.

The apricot is a favorite tree for espalier training against walls and fences, in small yards, where it bears luxuriantly.

Trained as an espalier, with protection of straw or mats, it will do tolerably well throughout the Middle states.

The left arm being defended by the target has no espalier or pauldron, but only coude, vambraces, and gauntlets.

A branch from Andreasens espalier, an apple branch of all things, thrust itself up across the opening.

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