Spalier

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian spalliera, from Italian spalla (“shoulder”), from Late Latin spatula, from Latin spatha (“broad, flat tool”), from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē, “any broad blade, of wood or metal”).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -iːɐ̯
  • Hyphenation: Spa‧lier

Noun

Spalier n (strong, genitive Spaliers, plural Spaliere)

  1. (horticulture) espalier, trellis
  2. a group of people arranged in two rows, typically in a formal or ceremonial setting, to escort someone; guard of honour
    Hyponym: Ehrenspalier

Declension

Declension of Spalier
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Spalier die Spaliere
genitive eines des Spaliers der Spaliere
dative einem dem Spalier den Spalieren
accusative ein das Spalier die Spaliere

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