kəˈpyuːsiːn

Definitions

1. noun

a capucine is another name for the poppy flower, specifically the wild poppy (Papaver rhoeas), and also the name of a character in Victor Hugo’s novel ‘Les Misérables’ and a name for a type of wild rose (Rosa centifolia ‘Capucine’).

“The wildflowers, including the capucine, bloomed in the field.”

2. adjective

having a reddish-brown color, especially the color of the wild rose.

“The capucine petals of the rose added a warm touch to the bouquet.”