poppy

• Ein Substantiv für eine krautige Pflanze, meist ein-, zwei- oder mehrjährig, die für ihre leuchtenden, oft farbenprächtigen Blüten bekannt ist; bezeichnet auch die daraus gewonnenen Produkte wie Schlafmohn oder Mohnsamen.

A noun referring to a type of herbaceous plant, typically annual, biennial, or perennial, known for its showy, often brightly colored flowers.

1. Flowering plantA2formal

   An annual, biennial, or perennial herb known for its showy, often red flowers.

   Mohn

   • The field was covered in bright red poppies.
   • She planted poppies in her garden for a splash of color.
   • Poppies are often associated with remembrance.

2. Symbol of remembranceB1formal

   A poppy flower, especially a red one, used as a symbol to remember soldiers who died in war.

   Symbol des Gedenkens

   • People wear a poppy on Remembrance Day.
   • The poppy has become a powerful symbol of sacrifice.
   • He bought a poppy to support veterans.