Coquelicot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑkləˌkoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coquelicot is a noun meaning A reddish-orange colour; poppy.
Meaning
A reddish-orange colour; poppy.
More Meanings
- Having a reddish-orange poppy colour.
Example Sentences
'All these weeks we have wasted wrangling, and I knew from the beginning that it must be the green, and not the coquelicot.'
It appeared baleful, fiery and red; it wore coquelicot like a crown of thorns, and cast a humid heat entirely unlike the fierce intensity of the desert sun.
I still venture to retain the narrow silver round it, put twice round without any bow, and instead of the black military feather shall put in the coquelicot one as being smarter, and besides coquelicot is to be all the fashion this winter.
Word Forms
- coquelicots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include poppy, primrose, cerise, peony, orchid, jonquil.
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