poppy
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• noun
The distinctive, typically bright red bloom of this plant, often used as a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who have died in conflict.
"She bought a paper poppy from a veteran to pin to her coat in honor of Remembrance Day."
A herbaceous plant of the family Papaveraceae, typically characterized by delicate, brightly colored flowers, milky sap, and rounded seed capsules.
"The hillside was transformed into a sea of vibrant red as the wild poppies bloomed in the early spring."
A bright, striking shade of reddish-orange resembling the bloom of the field poppy.
"The kitchen was cheerfully decorated in shades of sunshine yellow and poppy."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the United Kingdom, Canada, and other Commonwealth nations, the red poppy is profoundly associated with Remembrance Day, where artificial versions are worn to commemorate military personnel who have died in war.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'popiġ', borrowed from Vulgar Latin '*papavum', which is derived from the Classical Latin word 'papaver' (poppy).
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