maankop

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch maencop. The first element derives from Proto-Germanic *mōhô; the current form was altered by folk etymology. Equivalent to maan +‎ kop. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaːn.kɔp/
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  • Hyphenation: maan‧kop

Noun

maankop m or n (plural maankoppen)

  1. a poppy, any of several plants of genus Papaver
    Synonyms: heul, klaproos, papaver
  2. (particularly) the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
  3. the hairless seedbox of certain poppies
    Synonyms: opiumpapaver, slaapbol, slaapkruid
  4. any of several opiate narcotic drugs made from the opium poppy
    Synonyms: heul, papaver, slaapbol, slaapkruid
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