Definitions for maypole
ˈmeɪˌpoʊlmay·pole

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1. maypolenoun

   a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day

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1. maypolenoun

   A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day

2. maypolenoun

   penis, especially a large one

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1. Maypole

   A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, around which a maypole dance often takes place. The festivals may occur on 1 May or Pentecost (Whitsun), although in some countries it is instead erected at Midsummer (20–26 June). In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during the festival, although in other cases it is erected specifically for the purpose before being taken down again. Primarily found within the nations of Germanic Europe and the neighbouring areas which they have influenced, its origins remain unknown. It has often been speculated that the maypole originally had some importance in the Germanic paganism of Iron Age and early Medieval cultures, and that the tradition survived Christianisation, albeit losing any original meaning that it had. It has been a recorded practice in many parts of Europe throughout the Medieval and Early Modern periods, although it became less popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the tradition is still observed in some parts of Europe and among European communities in the Americas.

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1. maypole

   A maypole is a tall wooden pole, often decorated with flowers, ribbons and other adornments, which is traditionally used in various European folk festivals, particularly on May Day. It is typically used in a ritualistic dance in which participants weave around the pole holding onto the ribbons, creating a braided pattern. It symbolizes rejoicing in the return of summer or fertility.

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1. Maypolenoun

   a tall pole erected in an open place and wreathed with flowers, about which the rustic May-day sports were had

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1. Maypole

   A maypole is a tall wooden pole erected as a part of various European folk festivals, particularly on May Day, or Pentecost although in some countries it is instead erected at Midsummer. In some cases the maypole is a permanent feature that is only utilised during the festival, although in other cases it is erected specifically for the purpose before being taken down again. Primarily found within the nations of Germanic Europe and the neighbouring areas which they have influenced, its origins remain unknown, although it has been speculated that it originally had some importance in the Germanic paganism of Iron Age and early Medieval cultures, and that the tradition survived Christianisation, albeit losing any original meaning that it had. It has been a recorded practice in many parts of Europe throughout the Medieval and Early Modern periods, although became less popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the tradition is still observed in some parts of Europe and among European communities in North America.

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How to pronounce maypole?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of maypole in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of maypole in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=maypole
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maypole
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maypole
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maypole
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=maypole