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  • proper noun mostly U.K. : A female given name, a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

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Examples

  • The "Poppy" is a trademark registered to the Royal Canadian Legion.

    Boing Boing: August 1, 2004 - August 7, 2004 Archives 2004

  • And, Poppy is the artist and writer of her graphic novel.

    Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Becca’s Review Forum 2009

  • If anyone out there has seen this film, do you have any explanation for the weird scenes in the middle where Poppy is first strolling alone through a sunny meadow and then out at night with a deranged homeless guy?

    Movie Closure 2009

  • Twenty years later, Poppy is keen to set the record straight about what really happened, while married mother-of-two Serena wants no one in her present to find out about her past.

    Dorothy Koomson - live webchat 9/3/2010 (1-3pm) 2010

  • I have a soft spot for the name Poppy, it's so cute.

    Themed Reading Challenge Wrap-Up tinylittlelibrarian 2009

  • I knew Savannah was having a bit of a, well, struggle with school, and when I called Poppy to suggest it, she thought it sounded like a splendid idea.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • At first, the name Poppy, so sweet and lovely, seemed like one of those first names — like Tinsley or Beyonce — where no last name was necessary.

    <i>Know Your Poppy!</i> Poppy de Villeneuve, Photographer and Downtown Socialite 2009

  • I knew Savannah was having a bit of a, well, struggle with school, and when I called Poppy to suggest it, she thought it sounded like a splendid idea.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • I knew Savannah was having a bit of a, well, struggle with school, and when I called Poppy to suggest it, she thought it sounded like a splendid idea.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

  • I knew Savannah was having a bit of a, well, struggle with school, and when I called Poppy to suggest it, she thought it sounded like a splendid idea.

    Dear Pen Pal Heather Vogel Frederick 2009

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