| 单词 | maple sap |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmaple sap maple sap n. North American the sap of a maple, esp. that from which maple syrup is made. ΚΠ 1705 J. Harris Navigantium II. 929 The Maple Trees..yields a Sap... Of this Sap they make Sugar and Syrup.] 1792 J. Belknap Hist. New-Hampsh. III. 265 In some of the new towns a liquor is made of spruce twigs, boiled in maple sap. 1839 R. W. Emerson To Humble-bee in Western Messenger 6 Feb. 240 Aught unsavory or unclean Hath my insect never seen, But violets, and bilberry bells, Maple sap, and daffodels. 1905 W. F. Fox Maple Sugar Industry 36 Maple sap is a nearly colorless liquid composed of water; sugar, and various mineral substances. 1993 Canad. Geographic Mar. 16/1 This time-honoured tradition of Canadian spring—sugaring off—originated with native North Americans, who were the first to collect maple sap to produce sugar. < as lemmas |
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