BOUQUET


Meaning of BOUQUET in English

[ bʊ'keɪ , bəʊ'keɪ , 'bʊkeɪ ]

■ noun

1》 a bunch of flowers.

2》 the characteristic scent of a wine or perfume.

Origin

C18: from Fr. (earlier 'clump of trees'), from a dialect var. of OFr. bos 'wood'.

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