gapeseed

[ geyp-seed, gap- ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. a daydream or reverie.
2. an idealistic, impossible, or unreal plan or goal.
3. a person who gapes gape or stares in wonder, especially a rustic or unworldly person who is easily awed.
4. something that is gaped at; anything unusual or remarkable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gapeseed¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; gape + seed

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. seek / plant / sow gapeseed,
   1. to daydream; woolgather.
   2. to plan, strive, or wish for impossible or unreal goals.