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  maple leaf

  noun

  the national emblem of Canada.
• Maple Leaf
  Maple Leaf

  noun

  a one-ounce gold coin of Canada showing a maple leaf on the reverse: traded for investment or as a collector's item.

maple leaf

¹ American  

noun

1. the national emblem of Canada.

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Maple Leaf ² American  

noun

1. a one-ounce gold coin of Canada showing a maple leaf on the reverse: traded for investment or as a collector's item.

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Maple Leaf British  

noun

1. the national flag of Canada, consisting of a representation of a maple leaf in red on a white central panel with a vertical red bar on either side

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Example Sentences

Hopkinson previously spent the majority of his career at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, where he oversaw the commercial activities of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Known as the Big Maple Leaf, the coin was one of five commemorative pieces forged by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2007.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

His film "The Maple Leaf," made behind bars, is competing for best narrative short film -- a category only for currently or formerly incarcerated filmmakers.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

TJ’s Maple Leaf Ice Cream Sandwiches are made in Canada by a Canadian confectioner — so you know TJ’s isn’t skimping on any maple flavorings.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

Here may it wave, our boast, our pride And join in love together The thistle, shamrock, rose entwine The Maple Leaf forever.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood