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May pole

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May⋅pole

[mey-pohl]
–noun (often lowercase)
a tall pole, decorated with flowers and ribbons, around which people dance or engage in sports during May Day celebrations.

Origin:
1545–55; May + pole 1
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May·pole also may·pole   (mā'pōl')   
n.  A pole decorated with streamers that those celebrating May Day hold while dancing.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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