/boh kay", booh-/ for 1, 2; /booh kay"/ or, occas., /boh-/ for 3 , n.
1. a bunch of flowers; nosegay.
2. a compliment: The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.
3. the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.
[ 1710-20; bosquet, equiv. to bosc wood ( 1 ) + -et -ET ]
Syn. 3. scent, odor, fragrance, perfume, nose.