PAPAVER

Papaver, genus Papaver

(noun) type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

papaver (plural papavers)

Any plant of the genus Papaver, the poppies.

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*pa"ver, n. Etym: [L., poppy.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants, including the poppy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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