maypop

• Nom désignant une plante du sud des États-Unis, produisant un fruit doux et fade de la taille d'un œuf de poule.

A noun referring to a plant of the southern United States that produces a bland, insipid berry about the size of a hen's egg.

1. Edible fruit of the passionflower vineB1formalamericanculinary

   A tropical fruit from Passiflora incarnata, native to the southern United States. The fruit is a berry about the size of a hen egg, with an insipid or bland flavor.

   Fruit de la passiflore incarnée

   • We picked maypops from the vine in the backyard.
   • The maypop fruit is often used in jellies and drinks.
   • Although not very sweet, maypops can be eaten fresh.
   • The children enjoyed gathering maypops in the summer.

   Synonymespassion fruit