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Meaning of mayflower
mayflower (n)
the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620
low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers
mayflower (n.)
In England, the hawthorn; in New England, the trailing arbutus (see Arbutus); also, the blossom of these plants.
mayflower Sentence Examples
- The Mayflower departed Plymouth, England in 1620 with 102 passengers and 30 crew members.
- The ship endured rough seas and storms during its 66-day voyage to the New World.
- The passengers on the Mayflower included Puritans and Separatists seeking religious freedom.
- The Mayflower Compact, a self-governing agreement, was signed by the passengers during their voyage.
- Upon arriving in America, the Mayflower passengers established the Plymouth Colony in modern-day Massachusetts.
- The ship made several trips back and forth between England and America, transporting additional colonists and supplies.
- The name "Mayflower" is synonymous with the founding of the United States and is often associated with American history.
- The Mayflower's landing at Plymouth has become a symbol of the Pilgrims' journey and the origins of American democracy.
- Modern replicas of the Mayflower have been built to commemorate the ship's legacy and promote historical education.
- The Mayflower Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the history and lineage of the Mayflower passengers.
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the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620, low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves an
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The Mayflower departed Plymouth, England in 1620 with 102 passengers and 30 crew members.
The ship endured rough seas and storms during its 66-day voyage to the New World.
The passengers on the Mayflower included Puritans and Separatists seeking religious freedom.
The Mayflower Compact, a self-governing agreement, was signed by the passengers during their voyage.
