An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Any tree of the genus Acer. The maple leaf is an emblem of Canada.

Etymology (EN): M.E. mapel, O.E. mapul-, related to O.N. möpurr, O.S. mapulder, M.L.G. mapeldorn.

Etymology (PE): Afrâ, of Tabari origin.