silver maple
Americannoun
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a maple, Acer saccharinum, having leaves that are light green above and silvery white beneath.
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the hard, close-grained wood of this tree, used for making furniture.
noun
Etymology
Origin of silver maple
First recorded in 1755–65
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In an interview with David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research, Gundlach relayed the story of a 100-year-old silver maple at his house in Buffalo, N.Y., that lost a giant limb, nearly hitting the chimney.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
He created several distinct outdoor “rooms,” including a side yard where a silver maple frames the city skyline.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
In the original design, a section of the floor was patterned with silver maple leaves.
From The New Yorker ● May 16, 2016
Now the biggest tree in Maryland is a silver maple over in Cecil County at 479 points.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2011
The silver maple, with leaves having silver-white under surfaces, is another common species.
From Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study by Ontario. Ministry of Education
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