maple-rich
|ma-ple-rich|
B2
/ˈmeɪ.pəl rɪtʃ/
abundant in maple
Etymology
Etymology Information
'maple-rich' is a compound word formed from 'maple' and 'rich'. 'Maple' originates from Old English 'mapulder', referring to the tree, while 'rich' comes from Old English 'rice', meaning 'powerful' or 'wealthy'.
Historical Evolution
'Maple' and 'rich' combined in modern English to describe something abundant in maple content.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rich' meant 'wealthy', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'abundant in'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a high concentration or abundance of maple, especially in terms of flavor or content.
The maple-rich syrup was perfect for pancakes.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 00:09