sea poppy

noun

1. horn poppy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea poppy¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

Then suddenly, with extraordinary distinctness, his heart cried out for Ann, and he saw her as he had seen her at New Romney, sitting amidst the yellow sea poppies with the sunlight on her face.

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I went along the sea front away from the town, and presently lay down among pebbles and sea poppies.

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