bigleaf maple

[ big-leef ]

noun

1. a tree, Acer macrophyllum, of western North America, having large, deeply lobed leaves and fragrant yellow flowers in drooping clusters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bigleaf maple¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; big ¹ + leaf

Example Sentences

A diagram with the agreement details where the agency will plant a barrier of 28 native trees, a mix of Western redcedar, bigleaf maple and vine maple.

From Seattle Times

A mature bigleaf maple in winter in the Pacific Northwest looks like a giant sponge, with mosses growing on anything even close to a ledgelike surface.

From Seattle Times

The bigleaf maple is beautiful in all seasons, and there are many places to see them, both in the wild and in city parks.

From Seattle Times

Spot the last glimmers of autumn color on hemlock, Pacific madronas, alders, bigleaf maple and vine maple trees.

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Deciduous vine and bigleaf maple.

From Seattle Times