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POSY
bouquet, corsage, posy, nosegay
(noun) an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
posy (plural posies)
A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay. [from 1570s]
A verse of poetry, especially a motto or an inscription on a ring. [from early 15th c.]
Anagrams
• -opsy, Pyos, YOPs, poys, yops
Source: Wiktionary
Po"sy, n.; pl. Posies. Etym: [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. Etym: [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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