diff --git a/plugins/main/macvlan/README.md b/plugins/main/macvlan/README.md
index 32448c61..5d17c556 100644
--- a/plugins/main/macvlan/README.md
+++ b/plugins/main/macvlan/README.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Since each macvlan interface has its own MAC address, it makes it easy to use wi
 * `name` (string, required): the name of the network
 * `type` (string, required): "macvlan"
 * `master` (string, required): name of the host interface to enslave
-* `mode` (string, optional): one of "bridge", "private", "vepa", "passthrough". Defaults to "bridge".
+* `mode` (string, optional): one of "bridge", "private", "vepa", "passthru". Defaults to "bridge".
 * `mtu` (integer, optional): explicitly set MTU to the specified value. Defaults to the value chosen by the kernel.
 * `ipam` (dictionary, required): IPAM configuration to be used for this network.