noun
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a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one
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Also called: nose. the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur
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a compliment or expression of praise
Etymology
Origin of bouquet
1710–20; < French: bunch, originally thicket, grove; Old French bosquet, equivalent to bosc wood (< Germanic; bosk, bush 1 ) + -et -et
Example Sentences
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She said communities had long memories and couples often engaged with local and national customs during their big day, from serving certain foods to throwing the bouquet.
From BBC
After these carriage rides, bouquets of “the richest and rarest” flowers arrived for Maggie, their seductive scent filling the bridal suite.
From Literature
They have all issued public warnings against damaging or defacing banknotes when making these bouquets of cash.
From BBC
Forget that box of bonbons or bouquet of posies.
From MarketWatch
Outside Guthrie’s home in Arizona, flower bouquets near the mailbox bear a note reading, “Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you.”
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