may-pole / ˈmāˌpōl
noun a tall pole, decorated with ribbons and flowers, which people dance around during festivities celebrating May Day (May 1) I sing of Maypoles, Hock-carts, wassails, wakes, Of bridegrooms, brides, and of their bridal cakes. from ‘Argument of His Book’ by Robert Herrick, 1591-1674