Maple

usgb/ˈmeɪpl/
noun

A type of tree that has sharp, five-pointed leaves and that is often used for its timber or its sweet sap.

The maple trees are starting to lose their leaves.
Visual representation of "maple" - A type of tree that has sharp, five-pointed leaves and that is often used for its timber or its sweet sap.

Often appears as...

  • maple tree
  • maple leaf
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Visual representation of "maple"
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Autumn Icon

Maple trees are iconic symbols of autumn because their leaves turn vibrant colors before falling.

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The hillside was covered with maple trees painted in red and gold shades of autumn.
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Canadian Symbol

The maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada and appears on the flag.

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As a Canadian, I feel proud whenever I see the maple leaf emblem.
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Seasonal Imagery

In literature, maple often signifies change or the arrival of a new season.

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The story began as the first maple leaf fell, signaling the start of change.
Visual representation of the word "Maple"

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