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