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Definition of shirley poppy

shirley poppy

Plural:Shirley poppies
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1

A cultivated, ornamental variety of the common field poppy (Papaver rhoeas), originally developed in England, characterized by delicate, often pastel petals in shades of white, pink, orange, or red, and notable for lacking the dark basal spots typical of wild poppies.

Example

"The gardener sowed seeds along the border of the cottage garden, anticipating a vibrant summer display of Shirley poppies."

• Nearby Words

shire river
shirk
shirker
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shirred
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shirtdress

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shirley poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shirley-poppy
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