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maple

/ˈmeɪpl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does maple mean?

noun, verb

A deciduous tree with palmate leaves and small yellow flowers, valued for its wood and sap, which is used to make syrup. To make something smooth and even, like a surface.

Example

"The park was filled with beautiful maple trees, their leaves turning golden in the autumn."

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