NOSEGAY


Meaning of NOSEGAY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' n ō z- ˌ g ā

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from nose nose + gay ornament, literally, something gay, from gay

Date: 15th century

: a small bunch of flowers : POSY

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