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poppyhead en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From poppy + head.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of poppy head (“the seedhead of a poppy”).
   alt of poppy head

Forms

poppyhead en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

Possibly from poppy + head as above, as many designs resemble fleur-de-lis. Alternatively, the first element may reflect French poupe (“stern”), as they also appear similar to the stern of a ship, or French poupée (“doll”).

Meanings

1. A raised ornament frequently having the form of a finial. It is generally used on the tops of the upright ends or elbows which terminate seats, etc., in Gothic churches.
   • Poppy, or poppy head, the more correct term for designating these wooden " Crops," would appear to be derived from the frequent custom of working the terminations into figures of priests, warriors 1860. Raphael Brandon, Joshua Arthur Brandon, "An analysis of Gothick architecture: illustrated by a series of: Volume 1", Page 98

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poop