Definition of May apple

1. Noun. Edible but insipid fruit of the May apple plant.

Group relationships: Mayapple, Podophyllum Peltatum, Wild Mandrake
Generic synonyms: Fruit

2. Noun. North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit.
Exact synonyms: Mayapple, Podophyllum Peltatum, Wild Mandrake
Group relationships: Genus Podophyllum, Podophyllum
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Medical Definition of May apple

1. The dried seeds and root of the mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) from which several medicinally-useful compounds can be extracted. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of May Apple

maypop
maypops
Mays
mayst
mayster
maysters
maytansine
mayvin
mayvins
mayweed
mayweed
mayweeds
May 1
May 24
May apple (current term)
May apple (current term)
May apple root
May beetle
May blob
May bug
May Day
may fish
May lily
May queen
May wine
mazaedia
mazaedium
Mazama
mazame
mazamorra

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