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bou·quet
\(ˈ)bō|kā, (ˈ)bü|k- sometimes bu̇ˈk- or bəˈk-; (ˈ)bō- is less freq for sense 4 than for the other senses\ noun
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Etymology: French, from Middle French, bouquet, thicket, from Old North French bosquet thicket, from Old French bosc, bois forest (perhaps of Germanic origin and akin to Old High German busc forest) + -et — more at bush
1. : flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
2. : compliment
< bouquets and brickbats >
3. : bouquet garni
4.
a. : the distinctive fragrance (as of a wine or brandy) derived from the processes of fermentation and aging — compare aroma 2
b. : a distinctive subtle quality (as of an artistic performance
Synonyms: see fragrance |