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mayflower

/ˈmeɪflaʊər/ noun · British & US
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What does mayflower mean?

noun

A type of flowering plant, specifically the Mayflower or trailing arbutus (Epigaea regens), and a ship that sailed to America in 1620.

Example

"The mayflower bloomed in the garden, its delicate white flowers a welcome sight in the spring."

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