poppy seed

noun

: the seed of a poppy used chiefly as a topping or flavoring for baked goods

Examples of poppy seed in a Sentence

Sprinkle poppy seeds on the bread before baking.
Recent Examples on the Web The muffins were flavored with poppy seed and blueberry and baked by a local mom. Scott Dance, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Dressing: Swap the dressing with a balsamic, lemon, or honey vinaigrette, poppy seed dressing, or maple-Dijon dressing, whether homemade or store-bought. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for poppy seed 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poppy seed was in the 14th century

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“Poppy seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poppy%20seed. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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