poppy seed


noun
  1. seed of the poppy plant, used as an ingredient or topping for breads, rolls, cakes, and cookies.

Origin of poppy seed

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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British Dictionary definitions for poppy seed

poppy seed

noun
  1. the small grey seeds of one type of poppy flower, used esp on loaves and as a cake filling

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