mayhaw

English

noun

Definitions

The fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jelly.

Etymology

Compound from English may (celebrate May Day festivities, kinsman) + English haw.

Origin

English

haw

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Haweater English
formay English
haw English
may English
maybe English
mayblossom English
mayest English
maying English
mayn't English
possumhaw English
mowen Middle English