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poppy

/ˈpɒpi/noun

उच्चारण पॉपी

पोस्ता, खसखस

Core word

nounpoppies
  1. 1

    [C]

    a wild or garden plant with large delicate flowers that are usually red, and small black seeds; opium is obtained from one type of poppy

    पोस्ता, खसखस

    • poppy seeds
    • A field of red poppies swayed in the wind.
    • The poppy is the national flower of some European countries.
    + 2 more examples
    • Poppies bloom in the fields in early spring.
    • Bakers sprinkle poppy seeds on bread and rolls.

    Synonyms flower opium poppy

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

flower opium poppy

§Grammar and usage

Usage: poppy seeds are called khus-khus in Hindi; the red poppy is a symbol of remembrance for soldiers.

प्रयोग में poppy seeds को हिंदी में खसखस कहते हैं; लाल poppy सैनिकों की स्मृति का प्रतीक है।