Poppy

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpÉ’pi/
• US IPA: /ˈpÉ‘pi/
• Rhymes: -É’pi

From Old English popiġ.

Full definition of poppy

Noun

1. Any plant of the species Papaver, with crumpled often red petals and a milky juice.
2. A bright red colour, tinted with orange, like that of the poppy flower.
3. (chiefly British, Canada) A simple artificial poppy worn in the buttonhole to remember the fallen in the two World Wars, especially around Remembrance Sunday.
• 2011, November 10, Jeremy Wilson, England Under 21 5 Iceland Under 21 0: match report, With such focus from within the footballing community this week on Remembrance Sunday, there was something appropriate about Colchester being the venue for last night’s game. Troops from the garrison town formed a guard of honour for both sets of players, who emerged for the national anthem with poppies proudly stitched into their tracksuit jackets.

Derived terms

Adjective

1. Of a bright red color, tinted with orange, like that of the poppy flower.

Diminutive of pop.

Noun

1. An affectionate nickname given to a father or grandfather, or a male authority figure standing in a similar position.

pop("pop music") + -y.

Adjective

1. (music) In the style of pop music.

pop("sound") + -y.

Adjective

1. Having a popping sound.