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poppy seed

American  

noun

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

poppy seed British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of poppy seed

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

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