noun Download 🔗Share 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. " plant medicine nature substance biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " color plant Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " culture history war tradition military society politics nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One's father or grandfather, or a male authority figure having similar standing. Examples : "My poppies always taught me the importance of honesty. " family person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
