/boh kay" gahr nee", booh-/ ; Fr. /booh ke gannrdd nee"/ , pl. bouquets garnis /boh kayz" gahr nee", booh-/ ; Fr. /booh ke gannrdd nee"/ .
a small bundle of herbs, as thyme, parsley, bay leaf, and the like, often tied in a cheesecloth bag and used for flavoring soups, stews, etc.
[ 1850-55; ]