Poppy: meaning, definitions and examples

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poppy

 

[ หˆpษ’pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

A poppy is a flowering plant known for its large, bright, and often red flowers. These plants are commonly found in temperate regions and are part of the Papaveraceae family. Poppies have been cultivated for their beauty and also for their seeds, which are used in cooking. The flowers are often associated with remembrance, particularly in the context of World War I, symbolizing the blood of fallen soldiers. They can also be used in various cultural and artistic expressions.

Synonyms

anemone, corn poppy, fleur-de-lis

Examples of usage

  • The poppies bloomed beautifully in the garden.
  • We used poppy seeds in our cake recipe.
  • During the memorial service, people wore poppy flowers.
  • The artist painted a field of vibrant poppies.
  • Poppy is a symbol of peace and remembrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "poppy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papoula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mohn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poppy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coquelicot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amapola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haลŸhaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๊ท€๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎุดุฎุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ‚็ฒŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valmรบi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒšแƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poppy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amapola

Etymology

The word 'poppy' originates from the Old English 'popig', which can be traced back to the Latin word 'papaver'. The latter is also the name for the genus that contains poppies, which has been known and cultivated since ancient times. Poppies have been depicted in various cultures, often symbolizing death and sleep, due to their opiate properties, which have been used historically in medicine. In the 19th century, poppies gained further fame due to their association with wartime remembrance, particularly through the poem 'In Flanders Fields' written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. The red poppy has since become a widely recognized symbol of remembrance for soldiers who died in battle, especially during World War I.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,178, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.