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Definition of papaver

papaver

/pəˈpeɪvər/
pa · pa · ver
Plural:papavers
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Adjective:papaveraceous
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papaver Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, commonly known as poppies, which are native primarily to temperate and cold regions of Eurasia, Africa, and North America, characterized by lobed leaves, milky sap, and solitary, often brightly colored flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist decided to cultivate a rare species of papaver to study its unique alkaloid profile and vibrant scarlet petals."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In formal taxonomic and botanical contexts, the word is typically capitalized and italicized as 'Papaver' to designate the scientific genus.

• Rhymes for papaver

• Nearby Words

panties
pantiliner
pants
papaver
papaya
papeete
paper

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'papaver', the classical name for the poppy plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Papaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/papaver
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