Meaning of the word mayflower in English
What does mayflower mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mayflower
US /ˈmeɪ.flaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈmeɪ.flaʊər/
Noun
1.
the ship that transported the first English Puritans, known today as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth, England to the New World in 1620
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The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower.
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The journey of the Mayflower is a significant event in American history.
2.
a plant, specifically the trailing arbutus (Epigaea repens), which blooms in early spring and is the state flower of Massachusetts
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The delicate scent of the mayflower filled the spring air.
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The mayflower is a symbol of new beginnings.