Maypop (Noun)
Meaning
Of southern United States; having an insipid berry the size of a hen egg.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In some parts of rural Alabama, children used to share stories about the elusive maypop, a rare sight in their area.
- The region's elders were known for passing down tips on how to cultivate the maypop plant and its vibrant yellow flowers.
- Local folklore claims that the maypop, also known as passionfruit, was once used as an ingredient for homemade desserts.
- When visiting the Deep South, botanists often travel through fields and swamplands in search of endangered species like the maypop.
- Many people find the outer shell of the maypop's fruit unusual and the taste of the inside bland compared to other fruits.