en
Maple Leafs
/ˈmeɪpəl ˈliːfs/
Definition
1
The Toronto Maple Leafs, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; notably spelled 'Leafs' despite the standard plural 'leaves' for maple foliage.
2
The leaves of a maple tree (Acer spp.), though the irregular plural 'leafs' is famously associated with the hockey team rather than botany.
Examples
The Maple Leafs extended their playoff curse by losing in overtime—again.
He swore allegiance to the Maple Leafs, only to question life's choices after another first-round exit.
Toronto's traffic is as unpredictable as the Maple Leafs' goaltending on any given night.
She decorated her hat with tiny Maple Leafs logos, hoping good vibes would finally bring the Cup home.