Acer

noun

ˈāsər,

ˈäˌke(ə)r

: a widely distributed genus of trees and shrubs (family Aceraceae) having simple or compound leaves, polygamous or dioecious flowers, and winged fruits see box elder, maple

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, maple tree; akin to Old High German, Old Saxon, & Middle Low German ahorn maple tree, Old Danish ær, Greek akastos, a maple tree, akarna laurel, and probably to Latin acer sharp

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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