maple leaf

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪpəl liːf/
US: /ˈmeɪpəl liːf/

  1. A leaf from a maple tree, often having five lobes.

    1. The park was covered in Maple Leaf in the fall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Canadian flag prominently features a stylized red Maple Leaf at its center. [ ] [ ]

  2. A symbol of Canada, often used on flags and emblems.

    1. The Canadian team wore the Maple Leaf with pride. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many souvenirs sold to tourists feature the iconic Maple Leaf symbol. [ ] [ ]

  3. A Canadian Armed Forces insignia or other military symbol.

    1. He proudly wore the Maple Leaf on his uniform. [ ] [ ]
    2. The veteran's jacket displayed the Maple Leaf to show his service in Canada. [ ] [ ]
maple leaf transitive-verb

  1. To decorate or adorn with maple leaves or a maple leaf design.

    1. They decided to Maple Leaf their banner for the parade. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist wanted to Maple Leaf her artwork to show her love for Canada. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maple leaf" in English means: A leaf from a maple tree, often having five lobes., A symbol of Canada, often used on flags and emblems., A Canadian Armed Forces insignia or other military symbol..

The phonetic transcription of "maple leaf" is /ˈmeɪpəl liːf/ in British English and /ˈmeɪpəl liːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "maple leaf": "The park was covered in Maple Leaf in the fall.". More examples on the page.