Associations to the word «Nosegay»

Pictures for the word «Nosegay»

Wiktionary

NOSEGAY, noun. A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs, tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift on meeting, and originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation, or to mask unpleasant odours.

Dictionary definition

NOSEGAY, noun. An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present.

Wise words

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