posy
pronunciation
How to pronounce posy in British English:
UK [ˈpəʊzi]
How to pronounce posy in American English:
US [ˈpoʊzi]
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- Noun:
- an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Word Origin
- posy
- posy: see poem
- posy (n.)
- also posey, 1530s, "line of verse engraved on the inner surface of a ring," from poesy "poetry; a passage of poetry," which is recorded in this sense from early 15c. Meaning "flower, bouquet" first recorded 1570s, from notion of the language of flowers.
Example
- 1. Posy said she 'd love to stay .
- 2. Posy had not specified who was coming .
- 3. Posy felt she had an overview of the situation .
- 4. Strapless beautiful posy taffeta wedding gown .
- 5. Posy was eyeing the man thoughtfully .