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red maple
noun
: a common tree (Acer rubrum) of eastern and central North America that grows chiefly in moist soils, has reddish twigs and flowers, and yields a lighter and softer wood than the sugar maple
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Our flag is dominated by a red maple leaf on a white background.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Sugar maple, red oak, hickory, red maple, Frasier fir, and scarlet oak are prevalent here, creating a dense enclave of reds, oranges, yellows, and deep greens.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Colors like cinnamon, dry orange, red maple and polar fox give trims a warm and comforting feeling.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Here, the sugar maples, red maples, gum trees, and hickory trees show off their autumn colors; they’re also complemented by ferns, Japanese maples, and woody shrubs in the gardens, creating one of Asheville’s most spectacular sights.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1770, in the meaning defined above
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“Red maple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20maple. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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red maple
noun
: a North American maple that has reddish twigs and rather soft wood and grows mainly in moist soils
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