maple leaf

noun

Maple Leaf

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

the Maple Leaf
the Maple Leaf 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

Canadians are still stitching the maple leaf to their belongings almost 50 years later.

MAPLE LEAF COCKTAIL This springtime libation is a delicious variation on the classic Whiskey Sour.

She pointed to a beautiful, golden maple leaf, that was fluttering in the air.

Caius Nepos, pale as a withered maple leaf, was from time to time moistening his dry lips with his tongue.

I could see thy lovely face white as the maple leaf, and thou wast leaning against the wall as if ready to swoon.

In this connection it would be unjust to omit a mention of that other symbol dear to the Canadian heart—the maple leaf.

A notable cancellation is one in the shape of a large maple leaf.

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