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Mayflower

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Name — The ship that carried the English Pilgrims across the Atlantic to found Plymouth Colony in 1620.

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Etymology

From "May" (the month) + "flower" — either the ship named for the season, or the plants that bloom in it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mayflower” mean?

The word “Mayflower” means the ship that carried the English Pilgrims across the Atlantic to found Plymouth Colony in 1620. In plain terms, either the famous Pilgrim ship, or a springtime flowering plant, depending on context.

How do you use “Mayflower” in a sentence?

Here is “Mayflower” used in a sentence: “The Mayflower landed on the coast of what would become Massachusetts.”

What part of speech is “Mayflower”?

Depending on how it is used, “Mayflower” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “Mayflower” have?

“Mayflower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ship that carried the English Pilgrims across the Atlantic to found Plymouth Colony in 1620.

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