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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