Definition of espalier
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1
: a plant (such as a fruit tree) trained to grow flat against a support (such as a wall)
2
: a railing or trellis on which fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow flat
espalier
verb
espaliered; espaliering; espaliers
Definition of espalier (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of espalier was in 1662
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