poppyhead

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The seedhead of a poppy.
  2. 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

词形变化

poppyheads plural poppyheads plural

词源

词源 1
From poppy + head.
词源 2
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”).
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