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A plant of the genus AcerA plant of the genus Acer; a maple.
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» She chose an acer bonsai for her collection.
Meaning
1 sensesA plant of the genus Acer; a maple.
More definitions
- type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit
Examples
23 sentencesShe chose an acer bonsai for her collection.
The acer leaf was the perfect shade of crimson.
The acer tree's branches swayed gently in the breeze.
The acer seedlings required careful nurturing to grow properly.
The acer tree was a gift from my grandparents.
Origin
Borrowed from translingual Acer, from Latin acer (“maple tree”).Borrowed from translingual Acer, from Latin acer (“maple tree”).
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Forms
plural: acersSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit:genus Acer