Poppyseed (noun)

1. The small, oval seed of the opium poppy, used in cooking and baking.
2. A small amount or trace, used in expressions such as 'not worth a poppyseed'.

Origin:

From the old english word 'papæsæd' meaning 'poppy seed'.

Examples:

1. The baker added a generous amount of poppyseeds to the top of the bread, creating a crunchy and nutty flavor.
2. The chef used poppyseeds in his dressing to add a subtle, nutty taste to the salad.
3. The cake was covered with a layer of sweet, sticky icing and sprinkled with poppyseeds for a colorful and festive appearance.
4. The artist painted delicate patterns of flowers and leaves with a tiny brush and a drop of ink, using a poppyseed as a model for the tiny petals.
5. The poet compared her love to a poppyseed, small but full of life and beauty, that could grow and spread joy.