Mayhaw (Noun)
Meaning
Hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mayhaw trees that grew in the woods behind my house were a favorite haunt of the local bird population.
- In the rural south, mayhaw jelly is a staple at family gatherings and holiday meals.
- Mayhaws are small, tart fruits that are typically harvested in late spring and early summer.
- After a big storm, the mayhaw trees in the orchard were bent and twisted, their branches tangled together.
- My grandmother used to make mayhaw preserves every summer, using a secret recipe that had been passed down through generations of her family.