Mayflower (noun)

1. A flower which typically blooms in May.
2. A plant of the species Saxifraga granulata, native to Europe and Asia, having clusters of small white, pink, or purple flowers.
3. A ship which transported the Pilgrims from England to the New World in 1620.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from may (as a noun denoting the month of may) + flower.

Examples:

1. The gardens were filled with mayflowers in full bloom.
2. She picked a bouquet of mayflowers and put it on the table.
3. The mayflower is the state flower of Massachusetts.
4. The voyage of the Mayflower is considered a significant event in American history.
5. The Pilgrims on the Mayflower encountered many hardships on their journey to the New World.