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Definition of "opium poppy" []
- An annual plant (Papaver somniferum) native to Turkey and adjacent areas, having grayish-green leaves and variously colored flowers. (noun)
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Use "opium poppy" in a sentence
- "The opium poppy was also a frequent ingredient in Greek pharmacology for its soothing effect."
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