Noun: maple mey-pul
- Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
"The maple's vibrant autumn foliage drew tourists to the area"
- Wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
"The dining room table was made of solid maple"
Derived forms: maples
Type of: angiospermous tree, flowering tree, wood
Part of: Acer, genus Acer
Encyclopedia: Maple, Sarah