dwarf maple
- noun
- /dwɔrf ˈmeɪpəl/
- US
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arce enano
- I planted a dwarf maple last spring.
Examples
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The dwarf maple adds beautiful color to the rocky hillsides each autumn.
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The dwarf maple is perfect for small gardens.
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Gardeners often choose the dwarf maple for its compact size and brilliant foliage.
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In the wild, the dwarf maple grows well in thin, stony soil.
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The dwarf maple adds a beautiful touch to the garden with its vibrant leaves.
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In the fall, the dwarf maple turns a brilliant red, attracting many visitors.
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We planted several dwarf maples along the pathway to create a charming landscape.
Synonyms
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A small maple tree with curved stems that root and form dense thickets
A small maple tree that grows in western North America and is called Rocky Mountain maple
A small maple tree from northwestern North America with shrubby growth and attractive leaves
How Big
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a small maple' is directly and compositionally derived from 'dwarf' (small-sized) + 'maple' (a type of tree). This follows a common adjective–noun compounding pattern found cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Dwarf maple is a name made from two simple words: dwarf means very small and maple is the tree with pretty autumn leaves. So, the name is used for maple species that stay low and compact, meaning 'a small maple tree'.