Nosegay
(noun)
- A small bunch of flowers that is held in the hand or worn in the buttonhole.
- A small, decorative bouquet of flowers, typically worn or held by a woman.
Origin:
The word nosegay comes from the middle english word "nosegay" and it is a combination of two words "nose" and "gay". it refers to a small bunch of flowers that is held in the hand or worn in the buttonhole. it is also used to refer to a small, decorative bouquet of flowers, typically worn or held by a woman. .
Examples:
- She was holding a nosegay of flowers.
- The bride had a nosegay of roses in her hair.
- He was wearing a nosegay of violets in his buttonhole.
- The nosegay of flowers was very fragrant.
- She was carrying a nosegay of lilies.