maple-leaf

Toronto jersey symbol

A maple leaf is the distinctive lobed leaf of the maple tree, with pointed tips radiating from a central stem.

The maple leaf appears on Canada's flag and serves as a national symbol, making maple-leaf a common modifier for things Canadian: maple-leaf jersey, maple-leaf pride.

The hyphenated form typically functions as an adjective.

botanical

lobed

Having rounded projections

canopy · autumn · crimson · scarlet · veined · serrated · blade · petiole · chlorophyll · pigment

canadian

Canada

Northern North American nation

patriotic · hockey · Toronto · Canadian · citizenship · passport · pride · anthem · Ottawa · confederation

autumn

fall

Descend under gravity

orange · red · russet · seasonal · harvest · equinox · crunching · raking · pile · drift

sports

Toronto

Ontario's capital city

  • NHLPro hockey organization
  • hockeyStick-and-goal sport
  • LeafsOntario hockey franchise

arena · jersey · blue · white · playoffs · fans · Gilmour · Matthews · goaltender · rivalry

decorative

motif

Recurring thematic element

  • carvingShaping by cutting away
  • inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
  • woodworkCraft of building with lumber

quilt · pattern · stencil · ornament · crafts · embroidery · applique · wreath · centerpiece · pressed

Opposites
leaf type/morphology

maple-leafneedle

Pointed implement for sewing

national/cultural symbolism

maple-leaffleur-de-lis

Stylized heraldic lily motif

shamrock · thistle · stars and stripes · Union Jack · hammer and sickle

tree species leaf type

maple-leafoak leaf

Deciduous hardwood foliage

pine needle · palm frond · willow leaf · birch leaf · fir needle

Family

leaf, leaves, maple, maples

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G