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poppyhead

poppyhead is the alternative form of poppy head.

Meaning of poppy head

Noun

poppy head (plural poppy heads)

  1. The seedhead of a poppy.

Noun

poppyhead (plural poppyheads)

  1. 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.
    • 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, warriors1860. Raphael Brandon, Joshua Arthur Brandon, "An analysis of Gothick architecture: illustrated by a series of: Volume 1", Page 98
    Synonyms:
    poop

Synonyms of poppyhead

Forms of poppyhead

pluralpoppyheads
alternative formpoppy head

Origin of poppyhead

From poppy + head.

Possibly from poppy + head as above, as many designs resemble fleur-de-lis. Alternatively, the first element may reflect French poupe (“stern”), as they also appear similar to the stern of a ship, or French poupée (“doll”).

Questions about poppyhead

What does poppyhead mean?
Poppyhead means 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.
What is poppyhead the alternative form of?
Poppyhead is the alternative form of poppy head.
What part of speech is poppyhead?
Poppyhead is a noun.
What is the plural of poppyhead?
The plural of poppyhead is poppyheads.

Words near poppyhead in the dictionary

  1. poppy-seed oil
  2. poppy-seed oils
  3. poppycock
  4. poppycockish
  5. poppycocks
  6. poppyhead
  7. poppyheads
  8. poppylike
  9. poppyseed
  10. poppyseed oil
  11. poppyseed oils

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