Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

poppyhead

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pop-py-head
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of poppy head (“the seedhead of a poppy”).

noun

A raised ornament frequently having the form of a finial. It is generally used on the tops of the upright ends or elbows which terminate seats, etc., in Gothic churches.

Example Sentences

"Poppy, or poppy head, the more correct term for designating these wooden " Crops," would appear to be derived from the frequent custom of working the terminations into figures of priests, warriors"

Etymology

From poppy + head.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: poupe, poupée

Inflected Forms

poppyheads (plural) poppy head (alternative)

Synonyms

poop

Questions

What does poppyhead mean?: Alternative form of poppy head (“the seedhead of a poppy”).
Where does poppyhead come from?: It is traced to French.

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