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Definition of Espalier

1. Noun. A trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat.

Definition of Espalier

1. 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.

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

Definition of Espalier

1. to furnish with a trellis [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Espalier

1. A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained. "And figs from standard and espalier join." (Pope) Origin: F. Espalier, fr. It. Spalliera, fr. Spalla shoulder, the same word as F. Epaule. See Epaulet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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