Definitions for espalier

espalier es·pal·ier

Spelling: [ih-spal-yer, -yey]
IPA: /ɪˈspæl yər, -yeɪ/

Espalier is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 443 anagrams from letters in espalier (aeeilprs).

Definitions for espalier

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.

Origin of espalier

1655-65; French, Middle French: trellis Italian spalliera back rest, espalier, equivalent to spall(a) shoulder, support + -iera -ier2

Examples for espalier

All the soldiers of the Garrison were ranked in espalier on each side.

Attend to the trees lately planted, and water them often; and whatever good shoots they make, fasten them to the wall or espalier.

He saw Caroline fastening a vine to an espalier, and came to assist her.

The U-form classifies somewhere between the cordon and the espalier.

espalier: a lattice upon which fruit-trees or shrubs are trained.

The wind at intervals shook the entire surface of the espalier.

Next year I am going to put in some gooseberries and currants in espalier form.

It is very hardy, an abundant bearer, and succeeds well either as a standard or an espalier.

If grafted on the paradise stock it may be grown as an open dwarf, or an espalier.

Gooseberries and currants are also adapted easily to the espalier form.

Word Value for espalier
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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