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Nosegay
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Meaning
Noun
●
A small
bunch
of
fragrant
flowers
or
herbs
tied in
a
bundle
, often
presented
as a
gift
;
nosegays
were
originally
intended
to be
put to
the
nose
for the
pleasant
sensation
or to
mask
unpleasant
odours.
●
An
aroma
, a scent.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
nosegay
English
gay
English
gay
Middle English (1100-1500)
gai
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
gaius
Latin
nose
English
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Posy
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