Meaning
A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English latis, from Middle French lattis (“lathing”), from Old French lattis, from latte (“a lath”), from Frankish *lattu (“a lath”), from Proto-Germanic *laþô (“board; plank; ledge”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)latn-, *(s)lat- (“beam; log”). Cognate with Old High German latta (“lath”), (German Latte), Old English lætt (“lath”), Middle Low German lāde (“plank, counter, sales counter”), German Laden (“shop”). More at lath.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
latticeworkwicketgrillefretworkarabesquebasketworkbaybreedercadrecancellation
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: