maple meaning
EN
[-eɪpəl] 
US WMaple
- Acer /ˈeɪsər/ is a genus of trees or shrubs commonly known as maple. There are approximately 128 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America.
EN Maple 
- NounPLmaples
- A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.
- The wood of such a tree, prized for its hardness and attractive appearance.
- A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- MIXOLOGY In Duncan and Julia Brine's garden, a sugar maple shelters stephanandra.
- If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!
- Used in the Beginning of Sentence
- Maple sugaring is an important historical industry in Vermont.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of maple in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "maple" is a noun, more specifically, a countable noun.