maple
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• noun
A deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Acer, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, characterized by its lobed leaves, vibrant autumn foliage, and winged fruits known as samaras.
"In autumn, the large maple in our front yard turns a brilliant shade of crimson."
The hard, fine-grained wood of the maple tree, frequently used for making furniture, flooring, bowling pins, and musical instruments.
"The carpenter carefully sanded the solid maple until it was perfectly smooth and ready for varnishing."
North American A sweet flavor or extract derived from the boiled and concentrated sap of certain maple trees, especially the sugar maple.
"She added a drop of maple to the buttercream frosting to give the cupcakes a warm, autumnal taste."
• Rhymes for maple
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'mæpel' or 'mæpeltreow' (maple tree), of Germanic origin. Related to Old Norse 'mǫpurr' and Old Saxon 'mapulder'.
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