noun
- plural of maple; trees or shrubs of the genus Acer, typically having lobed leaves and winged seeds
Examples
- The maples in our yard turn brilliant red in autumn.
- Sugar maples are tapped to make maple syrup.
- The street was lined with towering maples.
- Japanese maples are popular ornamental trees.
- The maples provided excellent shade in summer.
- We planted several young maples along the fence.