Nosegay

Word NOSEGAY
Character 7
Hyphenation nose gay
Pronunciations /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "Nosegay"

What do we mean by nosegay?

A small bunch of flowers; a bouquet. noun

A bunch of flowers used to regale the sense of smell; a posy; a bouquet. noun

A bunch of odorous and showy flowers; a bouquet; a posy. noun

A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs, tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift on meeting, and originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation, or to mask unpleasant odours. noun

An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present 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.

A small bunch of flowers; a bouquet nosegay was Word of the Day on March 9, 2001 on dictionary.com Urban Dictionary

It means that your nose is free of congestion and therefore gay (happy) nose + gay (happy) = happy nose Urban Dictionary

When someone has their right nostril pierced to indicate that they are gay instead of the "straight" left nostril. Urban Dictionary

Another word for saying ur not gay or another word for NO HOMO Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nosegay

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The word "nosegay" in example sentences

November 11, 2005 at 12: 53 pm nosegay is the best word … oh yea, its a real word. it means a small bunch of flowers ❋ Unknown (2005)

And, snatching the nosegay from the basket, he flung the flowers as far into the air as he could, exclaiming, ❋ Unknown (1857)

I learned that a nosegay is a bouquet of showy flowers. ❋ John Goerzen (2009)

a paper frill round, and call a nosegay or a posy. ❋ Angela Brazil (1907)

The "pignus amoris" of the former is a small earthenware vessel in the shape of a book, intended apparently to hold a "nosegay" of flowers. ❋ Various (1852)

Gilchrist and his heirs would not require the batsman to take a nosegay to the crease and they tend to set the fielding side's tempo by deed more than word, more orchestra conductors than circus ringmasters. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The Philippines were gathered in as a child gathers a nosegay. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In terms of bouquet styles, you have several options: a round hand-tied bouquet (the most popular choice), a cascading bouquet (which “spills” over the base), a teardrop shape (which is a combination of the round and cascading types), and the nosegay (a small cluster of flowers made with one dominant flower or color). ❋ David Tutera (2011)

The Californians want Washington to toss a struggling U.S. industry a budgetary nosegay. ❋ Elizabeth Williamson (2011)

England have changed their kit so frequently in the recent past that it barely makes the news when the latest version is unveiled with a barrage of baffling pronouncements about technological improvements designed to keep its wearers smelling like a dandy's nosegay. ❋ Unknown (2010)

How easy it becomes to deceive people, she had brooded, after dismissing an importunate young man, who had wished to leave the tribute of a small nosegay. ❋ Rose Melikan (2010)

It remained the same quantity only then we saw what it was, was happening, under nosegay a screeching nay a barking of beauteous nooks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The kids can make a nosegay from an outcropping of weeds or play 'step on a sidewalk crack break your mama's back.' ❋ Unknown (2009)

The one in the back seems to be experimenting with some sort of mood-altering substance from Plaids nosegay? ❋ Unknown (2009)

A nosegay, posey or posie, posy, flower bouquet or tussie-mussie is a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift. ❋ Unknown (2009)

i think i [shall] get [my mother] a nosegay for her [birthday] ❋ DeaStewart (2005)

After taking a decongestant, Tom blew his nose and all the [snot] came out, [clearing] up his nostrils and [sinuses]. Tom was therefore nosegay. ❋ Emoji Movie Was A Good Movie (2020)

Look at that guy over there with his right [nostril] [pierced] - he is [definitely] nosegay. ❋ Buzz Killington II (2009)

[I love u] [bro], [nosegay]! ❋ Hardwood Jesus (2020)

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