poppy
word
/ˈpɑpi/
PAH-pee
/pˈɒpi/
PO-pee
Definition
A poppy is a plant with bright, colorful flowers, often red, known for its seeds and sometimes for containing substances used in medicine or drugs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the flower (often associated with remembrance), but also the plant. Common in phrases like 'poppy flower', 'poppy seeds', and 'red poppy'. In British culture, a red poppy symbolizes remembrance of war soldiers.
Spanish: amapolaPortuguese (BR): papoulaPortuguese (PT): papoilaChinese (Simplified): 罂粟Chinese (Traditional): 罌粟Hindi: पोष्पी (पोस्पी) - अफ़ीम का फूलArabic: خشخاشBengali: খেসারি ফুল - আফিম গাছRussian: макJapanese: ケシVietnamese: hoa anh túcKorean: 양귀비Turkish: haşhaşUrdu: پوپی - خشخاشIndonesian: bunga poppy - tanaman opium
Example Sentences
The garden is full of poppies in spring.
basic
She bought a loaf of bread with poppy seeds.
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A single red poppy grew by the road.
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People wear poppies on Remembrance Day to honor soldiers.
natural
The field looked beautiful covered in wild poppies.
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Did you know some medicines come from the poppy plant?
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