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maple

Definition

  • noun: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and has hard wood often used in making furniture
  • noun: any of a genus ('Acer' of the family Aceraceae, the maple family) of chiefly deciduous trees or shrubs with opposite leaves and a fruit of two united samaras
  • synonyms: curled maple

Examples

  • pancakes served with butter and 'maple syrup'

  • The 'maple' leaf is an emblem of Canada.

  • a table made of 'maple'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) hey, I'm actually in the process of examining the results of the swab as we speak. And are you finding anything? Well, there looks to be traces of maple in the wound, as well as more wood glue. Dr. Brennan thinks the injury was caused by a serrated blade. So the presence of wood and wood glue (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Movie in the Making Season: 11 Episode 18