About The Word Posy
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What's The Definition Of Posy?
[n] an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Synonyms | Synonyms for Posy: bouquet | corsage | nosegay Related Terms | Find terms related to Posy: album | ana | analects | bale | bindle | bloom | blossom | blow | bolt | boughpot | bouquet | boutonniere | budget | bundle | buttonhole | chaplet | compliment | corsage | deck | fagot | fardel | fasces | fascine | festoon | flattering remark | floret | floriculture | florilegium | floscule | flower | flower arrangement | floweret | gardening | garland | horticulture | hortorium | lei | miscellany | nosegay | omnibus | pack | package | packet | parcel | polite commendation | quiver | roll | rouleau | sheaf | spray | TL | trade-last | truss | wildflower | wreath See Also | flower arrangement Posy In Webster's Dictionary \Po"sy\, n.; pl. {Posies}. [Contr. fr. poesy.]
1. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment,
motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
``The posy of a ring.'' --Shak.
2. [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an
enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.] A flower; a bouquet;
a nosegay. ``Bridegroom's posies.'' --Spenser.
We make a difference between suffering thistles to
grow among us, and wearing them for posies. --Swift.
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