posy – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
posy
n.
flower; bunch of flowers, bouquet; short poetic verse or sentimental inscription (Archaic)
Nosegay
A
nosegay,
tussie-mussie, or
posy 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 silver), enable the wearing of these arrangements "at the waist, in the hair, or secured with a brooch."
posy
Noun
1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
(synonym) bouquet, corsage, nosegay
(hypernym) flower arrangement
Posy
(n.)
A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.
(n.)
A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
posy
Synonyms and related words:
TL, 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, trade-last, truss, wildflower, wreath
Source: Moby Thesaurus, which is part of the
Moby Project created by Grady Ward. In 1996 Grady Ward placed this thesaurus in the public domain.
