/ Dictionary / Index E espalier: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: es•pal•ier Pronunciation: (i-spal'yur, -yā), [key] — n. a trellis or framework on which the trunk and branches of fruit trees or shrubs are trained to grow in one plane. a plant so trained. —v.t. to train on an espalier. to furnish with an espalier. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: espalier (Thesaurus) espagnolette España Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language