maple tree

See also: mapletree

English

Alternative forms

mapletree

Noun

maple tree (plural maple trees)

A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

Usage notes

Maple tree is less commonly used by far than maple in referring to such trees.

Synonyms

maple

Translations

tree of genus Acer — see also maple

Norwegian:
Bokmål: lønnetre n

Nynorsk: lønnetre n

References

“maple tree”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

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