What is another word for nosegay?

Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊsɡe͡ɪ] (IPA)

A nosegay is a small bouquet of flowers traditionally carried by the bride, but it can also be given as a gift or used as a decoration. Synonyms for nosegay include posy, bouquet, spray, bunch, arrangement, and cluster. A posy is a small bouquet of flowers, usually given as a gift. A bouquet is a larger bunch of flowers, usually arranged in a decorative way. A spray is a long, graceful bunch of flowers, often used for decorating. A bunch refers to a group of flowers gathered together. An arrangement is a specifically designed bouquet, often arranged in a vase. A cluster is a group of flowers growing together on one stem.

What are the hypernyms for Nosegay?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nosegay

"I suppose you could wear a little nosegay with that dress," he said, "of natural flowers, done up with a bit of white satin ribbon, perhaps, and a silver tube and cord, or something of that kind?"
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
The moment he went into his sitting-room his eye fell on the tiny nosegay lying on the table; and when he took the card from the accompanying envelope, he knew whose handwriting he would find there.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
It was a flower which her old father had loved, and she seemed to see him walking along the garden paths, gathering a nosegay for his wife in the early morning.
"A Vanished Hand"
Sarah Doudney

Famous quotes with Nosegay

  • I have here only made a nosegay of culled flowers, and have brought nothing of my own but the thread that ties them together.
    Michel de Montaigne

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