mayflower
Translation
mayflower
Examples
The mayflower is a beautiful spring plant.
The mayflower is a beautiful spring plant.
The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower.
The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((mayflower)) a type of flower The mayflower is the state flower of Massachusetts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trailing arbutus (a specific type)
Etymology
A compound of 'May' (the month) and 'flower', named for its blooming time.
Memory Tips
Remember the famous historical ship, The Mayflower, that carried the Pilgrims. The ship was likely named after the flower, a symbol of spring and new beginnings.