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Mohn

poppy (plant or seed)

noun MOHN Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Usage Note

Mohn refers both to the poppy plant (Papaver) and to the poppy seeds used widely in German baking — Mohnkuchen (poppy seed cake) and Mohnbrötchen (poppy rolls) are staples. It is masculine (der Mohn) and usually uncountable.

Examples

"Der Bäcker bestäubte die frischen Brötchen noch warm mit Mohn."

Natural Translation

The baker sprinkled the fresh rolls, still warm, with poppy seeds.

Literal Translation

The baker dusted the fresh rolls still warm with poppy.

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