poppyhead

See also: poppy head

English
the seedhead of a poppy
Carved bench end with poppyhead

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From poppy +‎ head.

Noun

poppyhead (plural poppyheads)

  1. The seedhead of a poppy.
Translations

Etymology 2

Possibly from poppy +‎ head as above, as many designs resemble fleur-de-lis.[1] Alternatively, the first element may reflect French poupe (“stern”), as they also appear similar to the stern of a ship, or French poupée (“doll”).

Noun

poppyhead (plural poppyheads)

  1. 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.
    • 1860. Raphael Brandon, Joshua Arthur Brandon, "An analysis of Gothick architecture: illustrated by a series of: Volume 1", Page 98
      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

References
  • “poppyhead”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
  1. An Analysis of Gothick Architecture
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