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Definition of Mexican poppy in English: Mexican poppynoun 1A prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, with spiny leaves and yellow flowers, which is native to Central America, is grown for ornament, and has become a weed in many warm countries. 2United States regional any of several plants of the south-western United States that have poppy-like flowers.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Titford (1784–1823), accountant and botanist. Definition of Mexican poppy in US English: Mexican poppynoun 1A prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, with spiny leaves and yellow flowers, which is native to Central America, is grown for ornament, and has become a weed in many warm countries. 2United States regional any of several plants of the south-western United States that have poppy-like flowers.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Titford (1784–1823), accountant and botanist. |