poppy

1. any of numerous papaveraceous plants of the temperate genus Papaver, having red, orange, or white flowers and a milky sap: see corn poppy, Iceland poppy, opium poppy

2. any of several similar or related plants, such as the California poppy, prickly poppy, horned poppy, and Welsh poppy

3. Obsolete any of the drugs, such as opium, that are obtained from these plants

4. a strong red to reddish-orange colour

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poppy

Poppies contain both morphine and codeine, which are pain-relieving drugs that are still used today. They come in all colors, with 4-6 petals. Many contain opiates, so they make you feel peaceful. Ancient doctors had their patients eat poppy seeds to relieve pain. The seeds contain the most medicinal properties. Poppy is used for pain, insomnia, nervousness, and chronic coughs. Don’t use if you’re being tested for drugs, as it can cause you to test positive.(This includes poppy seeds used in baked goods!)

poppy

[′päp·ē]

(botany)

Any of various ornamental herbs of the genus Papaver, family Papaveraceae, with large, showy flowers; opium is obtained from the fruits of the opium poppy (P. somniferum).

poppyhead, poppy

poppyhead

An ornament generally used for the finials of pew ends and similar pieces of church furniture.

poppy

of Greece. [Flower Symbolism: WB, 7: 264]

See: Flower Or Plant, National

poppy

symbol of consolation. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176; Kunz, 329]

See: Grief

poppy

attribute of Hypnos, Greek god of sleep. [Art: Hall, 250]

See: Sleep

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