Meaning
Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂sder.? Latin Maia Latin -us Latin Maiusder. Old French maibor. Middle English May English May English fly English mayfly From May (“fifth month”) + fly (“flying insect”). Compare Saterland Frisian Moaifljooge (“blowfly”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: