| 释义 |
nosegay
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from nose (I) + gay, n.
1.
a. : a small bunch of flowers suitable to be worn on the person : posy
b. : something likened to a bouquet: as
(1) : an expression of compliment or praise
(2) : a collection of lovely things
< this nosegay of 18 sprightly short stories — James Kelly >
2. archaic : an odorous object or its scent |