'maple-connected' originates from the English word 'maple' combined with 'connected', where 'maple' refers to a type of tree known for its distinctive leaves and syrup, and 'connected' means linked or associated.

The term 'maple-connected' evolved from the combination of 'maple' and 'connected' to describe anything associated with maple trees or products.

Initially, it meant 'linked to maple trees or products', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.