maypop

/ˈmeɪpɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) with large, edible fruit.

“The hiker stumbled upon a maypop in the forest, its purple flowers and yellow fruit a vibrant sight.”

Synonyms

  • passion vine
  • passionflower

Antonyms

  • weed