mayhaw
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of hawthorn tree: A small tree or shrub, specifically Crataegus aestivalis or Crataegus opaca, native to the lowlands and wetlands of the southeastern United States. 2. The fruit of this tree: A small, round, juicy, acidic, scarlet to red fruit that resembles a crabapple and is commonly used to make jellies, preserves, and syrups.
Examples
- The mayhaw tree thrives in the swampy areas of Georgia and Florida.
- Every spring, they forage for mayhaws to make their famous jelly.
- Mayhaw jelly is considered a regional delicacy in the South.
Advanced Usage
- "Mayhaw season": Refers to the late spring period when the fruit ripens and is harvested.
- During mayhaw season, the local community holds a festival.
- The term is often used attributively to describe products made from the fruit.
- They served biscuits with mayhaw preserves.
Variants and Related Words
- Mayhaw jelly (noun phrase): The most common product made from the fruit.
- Southern hawthorn: A descriptive common name for the tree.
Synonyms
- Haw (general term for fruit of the genus)
- Hawthorn fruit
Noun
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hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves
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