maypop en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmeɪpɒp/ (US)
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.
Meanings
- A type of passionflower, purple in color (Passiflora incarnata).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maypops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wild passion vine (Passiflora incarnata) · purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) · wild apricot (Passiflora incarnata) · true passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)