nosegay

IPA: nˈoʊzɪgeɪ

noun

  • A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.
  • (figuratively) An aroma, a scent.
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Examples of "nosegay" in Sentences

  • It was not allowed to give flowers, not even the smallest nosegay.
  • There is tied up in this nosegay a great deal of love for my wife.
  • A light breath passed over the vale, which was soon like a nosegay.
  • Some even buy a modified nosegay that a girl can carry in her hand.
  • He gives his elder daughters their presents, and her nosegay to the youngest.
  • There are different kinds including nosegay, crescent, and cascading bouquets.
  • It was in full bloom, one tree after another looking like bridal nosegays of some beneficent giant.
  • She was pondering the matter one morning as she went to the study door with her usual nosegay of flowers.
  • Tiny flowers in tight clusters that resemble miniature nosegays appear nearly continuously in warm weather.
  • She was at that sweet nosegay period when young ladies are just, as it is sometimes said, finishing their education.

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