mayflower

noun

may·​flow·​er ˈmā-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce mayflower (audio)
: any of various spring-blooming plants
especially : arbutus sense 2

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The concept was simple: a blue shield emblazoned with the official state flower — the mayflower — encircled by six blue stars, all splashed against a white backdrop. —Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1527, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mayflower was in 1527

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“Mayflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayflower. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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mayflower

noun
may·​flow·​er ˈmā-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce mayflower (audio)
: any of various spring-blooming plants
especially : trailing arbutus
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