Meaning of POSY
| Pronunciation: | | 'powzee
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| | Definition: | | [n] an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present |
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| | Synonyms: | | bouquet, corsage, nosegay |
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| | See Also: | | flower arrangement | |
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| | Definition: | | \Po"sy\, n.; pl. {Posies}. [Contr. fr. poesy.]
1. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment,
motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
``The posy of a ring.'' --Shak.
2. [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an
enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.] A flower; a bouquet;
a nosegay. ``Bridegroom's posies.'' --Spenser.
We make a difference between suffering thistles to
grow among us, and wearing them for posies. --Swift.
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| | Related Terms: | | album, ana, analects, bale, bindle, bloom, blossom, blow, bolt, boughpot, bouquet, boutonniere, budget, bundle, buttonhole, chaplet, compliment, corsage, deck, fagot, fardel, fasces, fascine, festoon, flattering remark, floret, floriculture, florilegium, floscule, flower, flower arrangement, floweret, gardening, garland, horticulture, hortorium, lei, miscellany, nosegay, omnibus, pack, package, packet, parcel, polite commendation, quiver, roll, rouleau, sheaf, spray, TL, trade-last, truss, wildflower, wreath |
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