Definitions for POPPY
ˈpɒp ipop·py

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poppynoun

   annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poppynoun

   A female given name from English, a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

   "It is a very pretty name, Mma. I should like to be called Poppy."

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poppynoun

   A plant.

   Etymology: popig , Sax. papaver, Lat.

   The flower of the poppy, for the most part, consists of four leaves, placed orbicularly, and expanded in form of a rose, out of whose flower cup, consisting of two leaves, rises the pointal, which afterwards becomes a fruit or pod that is oval or oblong, and adorned with a little head, under which, in some species, is opened a series of holes quite round into the cavity of the fruit, which is defended lengthwise with various leaves or plates, to which a great number of very small seeds adhere: of these are eighteen species: some sort is cultivated for medicinal use; and some suppose it to be the plant whence opium is produced. Philip Miller.

   His temples last with poppies were o’erspread,
   That nodding seem’d to consecrate his head. Dryden.

   Dr. Lister has been guilty of mistake, in the reflections he makes on what he calls the sleeping Cupid with poppy in his hands. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poppy

   A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful flowers. One species of poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the source of the narcotic drug opium which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drug. It also produces edible seeds. Following the trench warfare in the poppy fields of Flanders, Belgium during World War I, poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime, especially in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth realms.

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1. poppy

   A poppy is a type of flowering plant, typically belonging to the Papaveraceae family, known for their vibrant colors and delicate petals. They are native to many parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and North America. Some types of poppies produce seeds that are edible and used in cooking, while others, like the opium poppy, are used to produce drugs constricting morphine and codeine. The red poppy is also a recognized symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers in many countries.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poppynoun

   any plant or species of the genus Papaver, herbs with showy polypetalous flowers and a milky juice. From one species (Papaver somniferum) opium is obtained, though all the species contain it to some extent; also, a flower of the plant. See Illust. of Capsule

2. Poppynoun

   alt. of Poppyhead

3. Etymology: [OE. popy, AS. popig, L. papaver.]

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Poppy

   The Poppy is an Angiospermae or flowering plant of the family Papaveraceae. Ornamental poppies are grown for their colorful flowers; some varieties of poppy are used as food, whilst other varieties produce the powerful medicinal alkaloid opium which has been used since ancient times to create analgesic and narcotic medicinal and recreational drugs. Following the trench warfare of the 1st World War which took place in the poppy fields of Flanders, red poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime. Poppy flowers have 4 to 6 petals, many stamens forming a conspicuous whorl in the center of the flower and an ovary consisting of from 2 to many fused carpels. Poppies can grow to be over 4 feet tall, and 6 inches across. The petals are showy, may be of almost any color and some have markings. The petals are crumpled in the bud and as blooming finishes, the petals often lie flat before falling away. The poppy will become dormant after blooming. Poppies are in full bloom late spring to early summer. Most species secrete latex when injured. The pollen of the oriental poppy, Papaver orientale, is dark blue. The Papaver Somniferum poppy is mainly grown in Eastern and Southern Asia, and South Eastern Europe. It is believed that it originated in the Mediterranean region. The pollen of the field poppy or corn poppy is dark green to grey. Bees use poppies as a pollen source.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poppy

   pop′i, n. a plant having large showy flowers, from one species of which opium is obtained.—adj. Popp′ied, covered or filled with poppies: listless, as the effects of opium.—ns. Popp′y-head, a carved ornament in wood, often finishing the end of a pew; Popp′y-oil, a fixed oil from the seeds of the opium-poppy. [A.S. popig—L. papaver, poppy.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poppy

   A type of cultivar, flower, plant and seed.

   The poppy is a popular flower and is used as a symbol of unity in some countries.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 4, 2015  

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1. poppy

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2. poppy

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. POPPY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Poppy is ranked #51281 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Poppy surname appeared 406 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Poppy.
   
   93.3% or 379 total occurrences were White.
   2.4% or 10 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.7% or 7 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Flower

How to pronounce POPPY?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say POPPY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of POPPY in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of POPPY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of POPPY in a Sentence

1. Bill Maher:

   A recession is a survivable event, what President Donald Trump is doing to this country is not. Democracy is about to go the way of the dinosaurs because we’ve been taken over by a dodo bird. Tom Arnold Games Nicolle Wallace, Poppy Harlow While Plugging Michael Cohen Meeting For President Donald Trump Tapes Show.

2. Thomas Browne:

   But the iniquity of oblivion blindly scattereth her poppy, and deals with the memory of men without distinction to merit of perpetuity.

3. Don Cherry:

   You people... you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or something like that, these guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.

4. Haji Janan:

   We have to cultivate poppy.

5. Mohammad Hashim:

   It is increasingly getting very difficult to destroy standing crops due to the fighting and the increased Taliban control in poppy-yielding provinces.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=POPPY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Poppy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=POPPY
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/POPPY
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=POPPY
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=POPPY
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html