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poppy

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɐˈpojlɐ/pa·poi·la

Definition

1

Herbaceous plant of the genus Papaver, with flowers usually of an intense red color and jagged leaves; its flower.

Usage examples

“The fields were covered with red poppies swaying in the wind.”
“She picked a poppy to put in her hair.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

field of poppiespoppy petalred poppypoppy oil