maankop

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch maencop. The first element derives from Proto-Germanic *mōhô; the current form was altered by folk etymology. Equivalent to maan +‎ kop. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaːn.kɔp/

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• Hyphenation: maan‧kop

Noun

maankop m or n (plural maankoppen)

1. a poppy, any of several plants of genus Papaver

   Synonyms: heul, klaproos, papaver

2. the hairless seedbox of certain poppies
3. in particular, the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum

   Synonyms: opiumpapaver, slaapbol, slaapkruid

4. any of several opiate narcotic drugs made from the opium poppy

   Synonyms: heul, papaver, slaapbol, slaapkruid

Related terms

• maanzaad