field maple
- noun
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- We planted a row of field maple trees along the driveway for added privacy.
Examples
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The field maple is known for its beautiful autumn colors.
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In autumn, the leaves of the field maple turn golden yellow.
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The field maple makes an attractive hedge in many English gardens.
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I planted a field maple in my garden last spring.
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The landscape was beautifully framed by a row of field maple trees that provided a vibrant burst of color.
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Gardeners often choose field maple for hedges due to its dense foliage and ability to thrive in various conditions.
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In autumn, the field maple tree displays stunning golden leaves, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting.
Synonyms
A small to medium maple tree often used in Europe for hedges and garden planting
A small tree often grown as a bush to make garden hedges
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound 'field maple' is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'field' (a plot of land) with 'maple' (a tree), so its meaning as a type or variety of maple tree associated with fields is directly derivable from the parts. This kind of noun–noun compounding to name plant species is common cross-linguistically and follows regular composition patterns, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
Field maple gets its name from where the tree often grows: open fields and hedges. The word field points to its usual place in the landscape and maple tells the type of tree, so the name helps you remember it is a 'small maple' often used for hedges and gardens.
