(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:54:52

Trel"lis (?), n. [OE. relis, F. treillis, fr. treille vine arbor, fr. L. tricla, triclea, triclia, a bower, arbor, summer house.]

A structure or frame of crossbarred work, or latticework, used for various purposes, as for screens or for supporting plants.

 

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