Mayflower Definition & Meaning

mayflower
noun
  1. the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620
  2. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers

"Mayflower" in song lyrics

See how mayflower is used in real songs:

  • "You are ex-slaves you didn't come here on the Mayflower!"
    Chubb Rock — Organizer
  • "the mayflower"
    AOL — AOL
  • "dunlap v mayflower"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "mayflower"

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