may- root words — words with the may- root

The root may- comes from Latin maius, meaning the month May (when they emerge). 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including mayflies, mayflower, mayfly. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the may- root

Explore words with may- — words containing the may- root and sharing its sense of "the month May (when they emerge)". Examples include mayflies, mayflower, mayfly. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does may- mean?

The may- root means the month May (when they emerge), from Latin maius. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.