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

  • (..) Lincoln tunnel. Ahh. So, where were you for the last years? The north pole. Can you pass the maple syrup? Please? I... I didn't put... it's spaghetti. Oh, you know what? I think I have some. (..)
    2003 Elf