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| pop·py [ póppee ] (plural pop·pies) |
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1. plant with red flowers: an annual or perennial plant that has cup-shaped seed pods and milky sap. Flowers: large, red, orange, or white. Genus Papaver.
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2. plant extract: an extract from poppy that is used as a narcotic or medicine
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3. plant like true poppy: any flowering plant that is similar or related to a poppy, e.g. a California poppy or Welsh poppy
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4. orange-red color: a bright red color tinged with orange
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| [Pre-12th century. < Vulgar Latin alteration of Latin papaver] |
