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Maple (Noun)

Wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring.

Nouns denoting plants.

The hardwood floor was made of beautiful maple, polished to a high shine.
The craftsman carefully selected a piece of maple for the top of the handmade table.
Maple is a popular choice for furniture making due to its durability and attractive grain pattern.
The old maple dresser had been refinished and now looked like new again.
The interior designer specified maple for the cabinets and trim in the modern kitchen.

Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone.

Nouns denoting plants.

The park is home to a variety of maple species, including the sugar maple and the red maple.
Maple trees are known for their distinctive leaves, which typically have three to nine lobes.
The sugar maple is one of the most common maple species in North America, prized for its sap which is used to make maple syrup.
In the fall, the maple trees in the forest turn brilliant shades of orange and red.
The red maple is a fast-growing maple species that thrives in wet environments and can tolerate flooding.