| May apple | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an American berberidaceous plant, Podophyllum peltatum, with edible yellowish egg-shaped fruit |
| 2. | the fruit of this plant |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
mayapple
perennial herbaceous plant of the family Berberidaceae (order Ranunculales) native to eastern North America, most commonly in shady areas on moist, rich soil.
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