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The Mayflower was a historic ship that sailed from England to the New World (now the United States) in 1620.

It is most famously known for carrying a group of English Puritans, who are often referred to as the Pilgrims, to North America.

Example

1. The Mayflower sailed from England.
2. Many people remember the Mayflower during Thanksgiving.
3. Children made models of the Mayflower boat at school.