Etymology

poppyhead

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

French poupe
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poppyhead · noun1

From poppy + head.

poppyhead · noun2

  1. French · derived frompoupée“doll”
  2. French · derived frompoupe“stern”
  3. English todaypoppyhead

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”).

Words from the same roots

Frenchpoupe all →

pooppoplolly

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