klaproos

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Dutch

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klaproos - Papaver - poppy

Etymology

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From older klapperroos, borrowed from German Klapperrose. Equivalent to klappen (to pop, bang) +‎ roos (rose).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑproːs/
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  • Hyphenation: klap‧roos

Noun

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klaproos f (plural klaprozen, diminutive klaproosje n)

  1. (botany) a poppy, any of several plants of genus Papaver
    Synonyms: heul, maankop, papaver
  2. (particularly) Synonym of gewone klaproos (common poppy, Papaver rhoeas)
  3. the frail flower of the poppy
    Synonym: papaverbloem

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: klaproos
  • West Frisian: klaproas

Further reading

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