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Maywood

geographical name

May·​wood ˈmā-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce Maywood (audio)
1
city in southwestern California southeast of downtown Los Angeles population 27,395
2
village in northeastern Illinois west of Chicago population 24,090

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“Maywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maywood. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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