mayhaw
mayhaw · mayhaws
The fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jellyThe fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jelly.
Meaning
1 sensesThe fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jelly.
More definitions
- hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves
Origin
From may + haw.From may + haw.
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Forms
plural: mayhawsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves:summer hawCrataegus aestivalis