maple tree

See also: mapletree

English

Alternative forms

• mapletree

Noun

maple tree (plural maple trees)

1. A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

Usage notes

• Maple tree is less commonly used by far than maple in referring to such trees.

Synonyms

• maple

Translations

tree of genus Acer — see also maple

• Norwegian:

  Bokmål: lønnetre n

  Nynorsk: lønnetre n

References

• “maple tree”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.