espalier  /ɛ ˈspæl jər/ ? Meaning of "espalier"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat

Usage(s):

  • Housewives were instructed on combining a guest room and study,were told what an espalier fruit tree is and how unpretentious Anne Morrow Lindbergh's aerial wardrobe contains one .

Quotes

  • Of a recent dinner with Christopher Guest, the "Spinal Tap" star who's one of his comic heroes, Gervais wrote: "We went to arguably the best restaurant in Boston, L'Espalier. It is very posh but luckily serves chicken. (I don't like things that are...
    on Apr 15, 2008 By: Ricky Gervais Source: Boston Globe (registration)

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