Acer

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsər/

Acer (noun)

  1. A group of trees and shrubs, many with leaves shaped like a hand and often called maples.

Examples

  • Acer grows in many temperate forests.
  • Acer leaves change color in autumn.

Acer (adjective)

  1. Very sharp in feeling or mind; quick to notice things and react.

Examples

  • Her response was acer and surprised everyone.
  • The critic gave an acer review.