ケシ

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Japanese

For pronunciation and definitions of ケシ – see the following entry.
芥子けし
(prefixed to nouns) something tiny
(archaic) Synonym of 芥子菜 (karashina): the Indian mustard, Brassica juncea
the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum; more broadly, any other species of the Papaver genus; a poppy
Short for 芥子玉 (keshidama): a dyeing pattern with lined rows of dots
an armor decoration in the form of studs resembling poppy seeds
Short for 芥子坊主 (keshi bōzu): an infant hairstyle with only the hair in the top of the head unshaven, resembling the hull remains of a poppy fruit
a surname
Alternative spelling
罌粟
(This term, ケシ (keshi), is the katakana spelling of the above term.)