Definitions of nosegay in English
noun
(1) An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
Examples of nosegay in English
(1) A nosegay worn at the waist or bodice
(2) A uniformed man just inside the entry handed them each a small nosegay of flowers from a large wicker basket next to him.
(3) The bouquet itself was a nosegay of violets with a pink rose in the center.
(4) The procession stopped outside the church, where the prisoners received a nosegay of flowers, and stopped at a tavern or two later along the route so they could enjoy a final pint of ale.
(5) Cut fresh flowers from the garden and make up little nosegays for each table.
(6) Floral artists form perfect nosegays with bundled stems wrapped and tied in raffia ribbons.
synonyms of nosegay
bouquet
corsage
posy
