Nosegay

  • 131posy — po•sy [[t]ˈpoʊ zi[/t]] n. pl. sies 1) a flower, nosegay, or bouquet 2) archaic a brief motto or the like • Etymology: 1400–50; alter. of poesy …

    From formal English to slang

  • 132bouquet — /buˈkeɪ / (say booh kay), /boʊˈkeɪ / (say boh kay) noun 1. a bunch of flowers; a nosegay. 2. the characteristic aroma of wine, liqueurs, etc.; nose. 3. (plural) a. approval, applause: to get no bouquets. b. flattering remarks. –phrase 4. bouquets …