poppy
/'pɔpi/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of flowering plant: A poppy is a herbaceous plant, which can be annual, biennial, or perennial, known for its brightly colored, showy flowers, often with delicate, papery petals. The most well-known species produce seeds used in cooking and a latex from which opium is derived.
- The flower of this plant: The term also refers specifically to the distinctive, often red, flower of such plants, which is a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who have died in war.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field was a brilliant red, covered in wild poppies.
- She wore a poppy on her lapel for Remembrance Day.
- Poppy seeds are often used as a topping on bagels and pastries.
Advanced Usage
- "Poppy" as a symbol: The red poppy, specifically the , is an enduring symbol of remembrance and hope, stemming from its association with World War I battlefields.
- The poem "In Flanders Fields" made the poppy a powerful emblem for veterans.
Variants and Related Words
- Poppyseed (n): The tiny, edible seed of the poppy plant.
- Poppyseed muffins are a popular breakfast item.
- Opium poppy (n phrase): The specific species () cultivated for opium, poppy seeds, and poppyseed oil.
- The cultivation of the opium poppy is regulated in many countries.
Synonyms
- Flanders poppy: A common name for the red corn poppy ().
- Corn poppy: Another name for the common red field poppy.
Related Phrases
- Poppy Day: An informal term for Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, when artificial poppies are worn.
- He donated to the charity on Poppy Day.
Noun
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annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
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