Maypole

May·pole

also may·pole M0166500 (mā′pōl′)n. A pole decorated with streamers that those celebrating May Day hold while dancing.

maypole

(ˈmeɪˌpəʊl) na tall pole fixed upright in an open space during May-Day celebrations, around which people dance holding streamers attached at its head

May•pole

(ˈmeɪˌpoʊl)

n. (often l.c.) a pole, decorated with flowers and ribbons, around which people dance on May Day. [1545–55]

Thesaurus

Noun

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maypole - a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Daypost - an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; "he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"

Translations

五朔节花柱

May

(mei) noun the fifth month of the year, the month following April. 五月 五月May Day the first day of May, an especially socialist holiday or festival in many countries. 五一節，五朔節（舊時） 五一节（五一国际劳动节） ˈmaypole noun a decorated pole for dancing round on May Day. 五朔節花柱 五朔节花柱（庆祝五朔节）