Poppy (noun)

1. A flowering plant of the genus Papaver, characterized by its large, brightly colored, delicate flowers.
2. The red flower of this plant, which is often associated with remembrance of soldiers who have died in war.

Origin:

The word poppy comes from the old english word popæg, which is derived from the latin word papaver, which itself comes from the greek word pappas, which means "food for the gods". the word has been in use since the 13th century.

Examples:

1. The field was full of poppies.
2. She picked a poppy from the meadow and put it in her hair.
3. The poppy is the symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers.
4. The poppies were in full bloom in the garden.
5. He painted a picture of a red poppy on a black background.