Thesaurus: posy

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1. n. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
2. n. A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.
3. n. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
4. 1. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring. "The posy of a ring." Shak. 2. Etym: [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.] A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay. "Bridegroom's posies." Spenser. We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, and wearing them for posies. Swift.
5. A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay. "Bridegroom's posies." Spenser.We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, andwearing them for posies. Swift.
6. n:100 n an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present