MAYPOLE
May"pole`, n.
Defn: A tall pole erected in an open place and wreathed with flowers, about which the rustic May-day sports were had.
MAYPOP
May"pop, n. Etym: [Perh. corrupt. fr. maracock.] (Bot.)
Defn: The edible fruit of a passion flower, especially that of the North American Passiflora incarnata, an oval yellowish berry as large as a small apple.
MAYWEED May"weed`, n. (Bot.) (a) A composite plant (Anthemis Cotula), having a strong odor; dog's fennel. It is a native of Europe, now common by the roadsides in the United States. (b) The feverfew.
MAZAMA; MAZAME
Ma*za"ma, Ma*za"me, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A goatlike antelope (Haplocerus montanus) which inhabits the Rocky Mountains, frequenting the highest parts; — called also mountain goat.
MAZARD
Maz"ard, n. Etym: [Cf. F. merise a wild cherry.] (Bot.)
Defn: A kind of small black cherry.
MAZARD Maz"ard, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. mazer, the head being compared to a large goblet.]