bouquet

pronunciation

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Noun:

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

Word Origin

bouquet: bouquet: see bush

bouquet (n.): 1716, introduced to English by Lady Mary Montague from French bouquet, originally "little wood," from Picard form of Old French bochet (14c.), diminutive of bosco, from Medieval Latin boscus "grove" (see bush (n.)).

Synonym

n.

exhalation flavour essence air complexion spirit tone aura quality character atmosphere emanation

n.

festoon boutonniere nosegay posy chaplet spray corsage bough-pot bunch garland wreath

n.

aroma savour smell redolence scent trail odoriferousness trace odour breath spicy perfume fragrance

Example

1. Thanks for watching video how to make a wedding bouquet

2. Sniff its bouquet , however , and the wine boom has hints of tulip mania .

3. Of all wedding customs , the bouquet toss is arguably the most controversial .

4. Florist trish haunton demonstrates how to make a bridal bouquet using garden roses and berried ivy .

5. How can you reduce the environmental impact of your valentine 's bouquet and still pick the best of the bunch ?

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