maypop

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪpɒp/

The English word “maypop” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A type of passionflower, purple in color (Passiflora incarnata).

Etymology

Uncertain. Plausible etymologies compete: *From the flowers tending to emerge in May. *From a popping sound made by stepping on dropped fruit. *An alteration of maracock, a similar flower; perhaps influenced by macock.

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