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Maianthemum

noun
Ma·​ian·​the·​mum | \māˈ(y)an(t)thəməm, mīˈa-\

Definition of Maianthemum 

: a genus of perennial herbs (family Liliaceae) having slender rhizomes and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a terminal raceme of small white flowers — see false lily of the valley

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History and Etymology for Maianthemum

New Latin, from Latin maius May + New Latin -anthemum (month)

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