/ˈpɒpi/ or /ˈpɒpi/ (UK) or /ˈpoʊpi/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Papaver, typically having bright showy flowers and seed pods that produce opium.

“The poppy is a delicate flower that grows in fields and along roadsides.”

2. noun

A red or pink flower that is often worn on Remembrance Day to commemorate the soldiers who have died in war.

“The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in battle.”

3. verb

To sprinkle or scatter something, especially seeds, in a haphazard or uneven manner.

“The gardener will poppy the seeds around the garden bed.”

4. verb

To create or produce something, especially in a haphazard or uneven manner.

“The artist will poppy the colors on the canvas to create a unique effect.”