Trellised
/ˈtrɛlɪst/noun
Supported, covered, or trained on a trellis or lattice framework.
Did you know?The underlying Latin form trilix described something made with three threads, linking the architecture of plant supports to ancient textile vocabulary.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tréyes
“Three; the numeral that ultimately supplied the tri- element.”
Classical Latin
Latin
trilix
“Three-threaded, formed from tri- (“three”) and licium (“thread”).”
13th Century
Old French
trelis
“An arbor, bower, or latticework framework, probably influenced by Latin trilix.”
14th Century
Middle English
trelis
“A lattice or framework, especially one used to support climbing plants.”
Modern English
English
trellis
“A framework of interwoven bars or strips used to support plants.”
Modern English
English
trellised
“Provided with, covered by, or trained upon a trellis.”