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sugar camp

American  

noun

Chiefly North Midland U.S., especially Indiana and Ohio.
  1. a grove of sugar maples.


Etymology

Origin of sugar camp

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

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That sugar water then was hauled over to the sugar camp across Raystown Road for cooking and bottling.

From Washington Times May 23, 2015

It was the best night they had ever had at Maple Hill, except of course that first night at the sugar camp.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

Never, either, had the sugar camp looked so good.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

Fritz insisted they go home for a while, and he would watch the fire at the sugar camp.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

Mr. Chris had to get back to the sugar camp to watch his fire.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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