'Espalier' definitions:
Definition of 'espalier'
(from WordNet)
noun
A trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat
Definition of 'Espalier'
From: GCIDE
- Espalier \Es*pal"ier\, n. [F. espalier, fr. It. spalliera, fr. spalla shoulder, the same word as F. ['e]paule. See Epaulet.] (Hort.) A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained. [1913 Webster]
- And figs from standard and espalier join. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Espalier'
From: GCIDE
- Espalier \Es*pal"ier\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Espaliered; p. pr. & vb. n. Espaliering.] To form an espalier of, or to protect by an espalier. [1913 Webster]