English Explanatory Dictionary

papaverous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the poppy.
  2. Inducing sleep; soporific.

Pronunciation

/pəˈpævəɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-papaverous.wav

Word forms

papaverous more papaverous most papaverous

Etymology

From Latin papāver + -ous.

Related words

papaveraceous
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