maple


Definition: Meaning of, maple in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmeɪp(ə)l /

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maple maples
  1. also maple tree [countable] a tree which grows mainly in northern countries such as Canada. Its leaves have five points and turn red or gold in autumn.
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  2. [uncountable] the wood from a maple
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maple used in phrases

  • Japanese maple (noun)
    1. ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties
    2. leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan
  • Norway maple (noun)
    1. a large Eurasian maple tree naturalized in North America; five-lobed leaves yellow in autumn; cultivated in many varieties
  • Oregon maple (noun)
    1. maple of western North America having large 5-lobed leaves orange in autumn
  • Rocky-mountain maple (noun)
    1. small maple of northwestern North America
  • ash-leaved maple (noun)
    1. common shade tree of eastern and central United States
  • big-leaf maple (noun)
    1. maple of western North America having large 5-lobed leaves orange in autumn
  • bird's-eye maple (noun)
    1. maple wood having a wavy grain with eyelike markings
  • dwarf maple (noun)
    1. small maple of northwestern North America
  • field maple (noun)
    1. shrubby Eurasian maple often used as a hedge
  • flowering maple (noun)
    1. an ornamental plant of the genus Abutilon having leaves that resemble maple leaves
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