Posy (noun)

A small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or worn in a buttonhole.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french posie "sentence, motto", from latin positio(n-), from ponere "to put". the original sense was "a motto or short sentence inscribed on a ring or other object", later "a small bunch of flowers".

Examples:

  1. She was given a posy of flowers by her admirer.
  2. The posy of flowers was a symbol of love.
  3. He made a posy of wildflowers for her.
  4. The posy was tied with a ribbon and had a delicate scent.
  5. The posy was a small but thoughtful gift.
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