maypop

名词 n.
中文释义
美 /ˈmeɪpɒp/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A type of passionflower, purple in color (Passiflora incarnata).

词形变化

maypops plural

词源

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.
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