Poppyhead (carving)
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Poppyhead is a form of carving of the end of a bench
or a choir stall. The carving consists of leaves and flowers, which are usually in the form of a fleur-de-lys
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Bench (furniture)
A bench is a piece of furniture, on which several people may sit at the same time. Benches are typically made of wood, but may also be made of metal, stone, or synthetic materials. Many benches have arm and back rests; some have no back rest and can be sat on from either side. In public areas,...
or a choir stall. The carving consists of leaves and flowers, which are usually in the form of a fleur-de-lys
Fleur-de-lis
The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry...
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