poppy

• Nom désignant un type de plante herbacée, généralement annuelle, bisannuelle ou vivace, connue pour ses fleurs voyantes, souvent aux couleurs vives, et dont certaines espèces produisent une substance utilisée comme narcotique.

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.

   pavot (plante à fleurs)

   • 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.

   bleuet (de France)

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