poppy

Everyday

1. A poppy is a plant with large, soft, usually bright red flowers and a dark centre. tree →
2. A red paper or fabric poppy worn to remember soldiers who died in wars. tree →

In the lessons

Used in nature lessons and in history: red poppies grew on battlefields of the First World War, so in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland people wear poppies on Remembrance Day (and Anzac Day). Children make poppy crafts.

Examples

• Red poppies grew in the field. tree →
• We wear a poppy to remember soldiers. tree →
• Poppies have thin, papery petals. tree →
• The class made poppies out of paper. tree →
• Poppy seeds are on top of the bread. tree →
• A poppy wreath was laid at the memorial. tree →
• Poppies can also be orange, yellow or white. tree →
• Her favourite flowers were the dittany, poppy, and lily. tree →

Note

Countable: plural "poppies" (y to ies). "Poppy" is also a girl's name. Some poppies are used to make medicines.