Meaning of the word espalier in English
What does espalier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
espalier
US /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/
UK /ɪˈspɑːl.jeɪ/
Noun
1.
a tree, usually a fruit tree, that has been made to grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence:
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Her gardens always include espaliers.
Verb
1.
to make trees, usually fruit trees, grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence:
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On the walls of the courtyard and buildings, I'll espalier some fruit trees.
Adjective
1.
(of a tree) made to grow in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence:
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He is responsible for pruning the long lines of trained espalier pears.
Adverb
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If a tree grows espalier, it grows in a flat shape against something such as a wall or fence:
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Peonies and small shrubs grew in a long border backed by apple trees, grown espalier.
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