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poppies

/ˈpɑpiz/

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noun

Mohnblumen

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.

Examples :

"The field was covered in vibrant red poppies, swaying gently in the breeze. "

Das Feld war mit leuchtend roten Mohnblumen bedeckt, die sanft im Wind wiegten.

plant medicine nature substance biology

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noun

Mohnrot

A bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower.

Examples :

"The little girl's dress was the color of poppies, a vibrant red-orange that stood out in the crowd. "

Das Kleid des kleinen Mädchens war mohnrot, ein leuchtendes Rot-Orange, das in der Menge auffiel.

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noun

Mohnblume, Gedenkblume

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.

Examples :

"Every November, many people wear poppies to remember soldiers who died in wars. "

Jeden November tragen viele Menschen Mohnblumen, um der im Krieg gefallenen Soldaten zu gedenken.

culture history war tradition military society politics nation

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noun

Papa, Großvater, Vati

One's father or grandfather, or a male authority figure having similar standing.

Examples :

"My poppies always taught me the importance of honesty. "

Meine Väter haben mir immer die Bedeutung von Ehrlichkeit beigebracht.