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mayflower

noun may·flow·er \ˈmā-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of MAYFLOWER

:  any of various spring-blooming plants; especially :  arbutus 2
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First Known Use of MAYFLOWER

1594

Rhymes with MAYFLOWER

bell tower, black power, disk flower, fire tower, great power, Great Stour, half hour, H hour, ray flower, rush hour, sea power, state flower, war power, world power

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. mayflower
  2. Canada mayflower
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