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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAhorn
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ah-horn
"Der Ahornbaum hat im Herbst wunderschöne Farben."
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A type of tree belonging to the genus Acer, known for its lobed leaves and often vibrant autumn colors.
"The maple tree in our backyard turns bright red every fall." - 2
The wood of the maple tree, valued for its hardness and used in furniture and flooring.
"The table is made of beautiful maple wood that shines in the sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'maple' originates from the Old English 'mapel', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*mapilō', and is related to the Latin 'mālus' meaning 'apple tree'. The term has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to the trees of the genus Acer, known for their distinctive leaves and valuable wood.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maple" is said worldwide
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Érable
Transliteration: eh-rah-bl
"L'érable est connu pour son sirop sucré."
Ahorn
Transliteration: ah-horn
"Der Ahornbaum hat im Herbst wunderschöne Farben."
Acero
Transliteration: ah-che-ro
"L'acero è famoso per il suo legno duro."
Arce
Transliteration: ar-se
"El arce es conocido por su savia dulce."
Ácer
Transliteration: ah-ser
"O ácer é uma árvore popular em muitos jardins."
मेपल
Transliteration: mepal
"मेपल का पेड़ बहुत सुंदर होता है।"
枫树
Transliteration: fēng shù
"枫树的叶子在秋天变得非常美丽。"
단풍나무
Transliteration: danpungnamu
"단풍나무는 가을에 아름다운 색으로 변합니다."
カエデ
Transliteration: kaede
"カエデの葉は秋に美しい色になります。"
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