poppy
noun
- 1
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially the common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.
- 2
A bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower.
- 3
A simple artificial poppy flower worn in a buttonhole or displayed in other contexts to remember those who died in the two World Wars and other armed conflicts, especially around Remembrance Sunday.
adjective
- 1
Of a bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower (Papaver rhoeas).
adjective
- 1
Having a popping or bursting sound.
- 2
Of a beverage: resembling soda pop; effervescent, fizzy.
- 3
Of eyes: protruding, sticking out.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Popular.
- 2
Typical, or in the style, of pop music.
noun
- 1
One's father or grandfather, or a male authority figure having similar standing.
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