Mohn

Definitions of Mohn
  1. noun
    small grey seed of a poppy flower; used whole or ground in baked items
    synonyms: Mohnsamen
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    type of:
    Gewürz
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  2. noun
    annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
    synonyms: Mohnblume
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    types:
    Klatschmohn
    annual European poppy common in grain fields and often cultivated
    Schlafmohn
    southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium
    Schwalbenwurz
    perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers
    type of:
    Blume
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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