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May

/meɪ/

[/meɪ/]

the fifth month

Beginnernoun

Definition

The fifth month of the year, after April.

Example

The garden is full of roses by the middle of May.

The garden is full of roses by the middle of May.

Etymology

From Latin "Maius," possibly named after the goddess Maia.

How & Where It’s Used

The fifth month; associated with late spring and flowers.

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