maple maple /ˈmeɪpəl/

noun

1. () Wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring  ( maple )
   wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
     The maple tree's leaves turned vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall.
   The maple tree's leaves turned vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall.
   
2. () Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone  ( maple )
   any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone
    The maple tree is famous for its beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves in the autumn
   The maple tree is famous for its beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves in the autumn