Word before "leaf" or "syrup" (5)

I believe the answer is:

maple

(Other definitions for maple that I've seen before include "Its leaf is the emblem of Canada" , "Tree: its leaf the Canadian emblem" , "Leaves on this" , "Tree with syrupy sap" , "plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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