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poppy

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɑpi// UK //pˈɒpi// pop·py Archaic Informal

n. a type of flower with bright petals, often red, and small black seeds. You might see people wearing a paper version of this flower to remember soldiers who died in wars.

n. a herbaceous plant with showy flowers, milky sap, and rounded seed capsules. Often used as a symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers or as the source of opium and culinary seeds.


SIMPLE

The field was full of bright red poppy flowers.

CONTEXTUAL

Every November, many people wear a red poppy on their coats to honour those who served in the military.

COMPLEX

While the wild poppy is celebrated for its vibrant beauty in open meadows, certain varieties are cultivated globally for the pharmaceutical industry due to their high alkaloid content.

Usage

Countable when referring to the plant or flower; often used as a modifier in phrases like 'poppy seeds'.

Idioms1 entry

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