A place name, most famously referring to Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Also refers to various cities named after the original Plymouth in England.
From Old English 'Plymmouth,' literally meaning 'mouth of the river Plym.' The name comes from the Breton 'plom' meaning 'lead,' possibly referring to lead mining in the area.
Plymouth Rock has become one of America's most symbolic locations, yet the actual rock the Pilgrims supposedly stepped on wasn't identified until 1741 - over a century later. The power of place names to create national mythology often exceeds historical accuracy.
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