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acer.

maple tree; wood of the maple tree; maple;

4 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈaː.kɛr]Classical-Latin[ˈaː.t͡ʃer]
  1. sharp, sour, bitter, pungent

    declension-3 · three-termination
  2. keen, sharp, acute, sagacious

    declension-3 · three-termination
  3. energetic, active, vigorous

    declension-3 · three-termination
  4. eager, zealous, spirited

    declension-3 · three-termination
  5. subtle

    declension-3 · three-termination
  6. severe, violent, cruel, hot

    declension-3 · three-termination
  7. penetrating, piercing

    declension-3 · three-termination
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *akris, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱrós (“sharp”). The change from o-stem to i-stem declension is irregular and not fully explained. Likewise, Latin has irregular lengthening of the vowel. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἄκρος (ákros).

noun[ˈa.kɛr]Classical-Latin[ˈaː.t͡ʃer]
  1. maple tree

    declension-3 · neuter
Where this word comes from

Same as Etymology 1, with reference to multi-pointed leaves.

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