That makes nosegay an appropriate term for a bunch of flowers, which is indeed an ornament that appeals to the nose. Today, the word nosegay is especially common in the bridal business, …

A nosegay, posy, or tussie-mussie is a small flower bouquet, typically given as a gift. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice. Doilies are traditionally used to bind the stems in these arrangements. Alternatively, "posy holders", available in a variety of shapes and materials (although often …

nose•gay (ˈnoʊzˌgeɪ) n. a small bunch of flowers; bouquet; posy. [1375–1425; literally, a gay (see gay) for the nose] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nosegay bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs. See also bouquet.

noun a small bunch of flowers; bouquet; posy. Origin of nosegay 1375–1425; late Middle English: literally, a gay (obsolete, something pretty; see gay) for the nose (i.e., to smell) Words nearby …

nosegay noun [ C ] uk / ˈnəʊz.ɡeɪ / us / ˈnoʊz.ɡeɪ / a small bunch of cut flowers Natalia Campbell of NC Photography/Moment/GettyImages SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases …

Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Nosegay noun a bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy Etymology: [Nose + gay in the sense of a gay or showy thing.]

noun nosegays A bunch of flowers; small bouquet, esp. for carrying in the hand. Webster's New World Similar definitions Synonyms: posy corsage bouquet flowers Other Word Forms of …

nosegay meaning: 1. a small bunch of cut flowers 2. a small bunch of cut flowers. Learn more. Dictionary.

nosegay See definition of nosegay on Dictionary.com noun bunch of flowers synonyms for nosegay Compare Synonyms bouquet flowers posy Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. TRY USING nosegay QUIZ Feeling Frazzled? Take October’s Synonym Of The Day Quiz! START THE QUIZ How to use nosegay in a …

Part of speech: Noun. A bouquet . Usage examples for "nosegay": Valentine stedfastly gazed at her; when she observed it, she took up the nosegay and buried her face in it .