Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
may-queen
Noun
/ˈmeɪ ˌkwiːn/
Definition
A may-queen is a girl or young woman elected to represent the spirit of spring and the celebration of May Day in various traditions.
Examples
- The may-queen danced gracefully at the annual May Day festival.
- In some cultures, the may-queen is chosen for her beauty and kindness.
- The children gathered to see the crowning of the new may-queen.
Meaning
The term refers to the symbolic role played by a maiden in May Day festivities, where she is often crowned with flowers and celebrated in a procession.
Synonyms
- Spring queen
- May Day queen
- Flower queen
