About The Word Nosegay

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Nosegay

Nosegay Meaning & Definition
Nosegay Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Nosegay?

[n] an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

Synonyms | Synonyms for Nosegay: bouquet | corsage | posy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Nosegay: aroma | bale | balminess | bindle | bolt | boughpot | bouquet | boutonniere | budget | bundle | buttonhole | chaplet | corsage | deck | fagot | fardel | fasces | fascine | festoon | flower arrangement | fragrance | fragrancy | fruitiness | garland | incense | lei | muskiness | odor | pack | package | packet | parcel | perfume | posy | quiver | redolence | roll | rouleau | scent | sheaf | spice | spiciness | spray | sweet savor | sweet smell | truss | wreath

See Also | flower arrangement

Nosegay In Webster's Dictionary

\Nose"gay`\, n. [Nose + gay in the sense of a gay or showy thing.] A bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy. --Pope.

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