poppy-seed

poppy seed

noun
seed of the poppy plant, used as an ingredient or topping for breads, rolls, cakes, and cookies.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English

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poppy seed
 
n
the small grey seeds of one type of poppy flower, used esp on loaves and as a cake filling

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