maple
US /ˈmeɪ.pəl/
UK /ˈmeɪ.pəl/
1.
a tree or shrub with lobed leaves, winged fruits, and colorful autumn foliage, grown as an ornamental or for its timber or syrupy sap
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The maple leaves turned brilliant red in autumn.
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We tapped the maple trees for syrup.