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Noun: Japanese maple  ,ja-pu'neez 'mey-pul
  1. Leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan
    - full moon maple, Acer japonicum
     
  2. Ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties
    - Acer palmatum

Derived forms: Japanese maples

Type of: maple

Encyclopedia: Japanese maple

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