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nose·gay
(nōz′gā′)n.
A small bunch of flowers; a bouquet.
[Middle English : nose, nose; see nose + gai, joyous, ornament; see gay.]
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nosegay
(ˈnəʊzˌɡeɪ)n
a small bunch of flowers; posy
[C15: from nose + archaic gay a toy]
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nose•gay
(ˈnoʊzˌgeɪ)n.
a small bunch of flowers; bouquet; posy.
[1375–1425; literally, a gay (see gay) for the nose]
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Nosegay
bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs. See also bouquet.Examples: nosegay from the drains, 1889; of the elect, 1626; of flowers, 1578; of gold, 1704; of herbs, 1853; of wit and politeness, 1731; of yellow hair.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() floral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowers |
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nosegay
noun posy, spray, bouquet, corsage In Greece, marjoram is considered to be lucky and is used in bridal garlands and nosegays.
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nosegay
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nosegay
(ˈnəuzgei) noun a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers. ramillete
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