Phrase guide

May Queen

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A girl chosen to walk at the front of the May Day procession and to preside over the celebrations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of May Queen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the girl chosen queen of a May Day festival

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: queen of the May

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman, fille

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