nosegay

Tiny floral bundle

A nosegay is a small bunch of flowers, typically fragrant ones gathered together and meant to be held or worn.

The word is old-fashioned, largely replaced by bouquet in modern usage: She carried a nosegay of violets and herbs.

bouquet

spray

Dispersed liquid droplets

arrangement · bloom · petals · stems · greenery · herbs · sprig · floristry · handheld · gathered

fragrance

scent

Airborne odor detected

sweet-smelling · herbal · floral · potpourri · sachet · balmy · ambrosial · aromatic · bouquet garni · lavender

ceremonial

bridal

Of wedding ceremonies

corsage · altar · ceremony · christening · debutante · presentation · funeral · memorial · tribute · processional

romantic

courtship

Seeking another's romantic favor

token · love · sentiment · devotion · tryst · beau · fondness · suitor · betrothal · valentine

Victorian

language of flowers

Symbolic meanings of blooms

decorum · sentiment · keepsake · memento · Victoriana · gentility · nostalgia · modesty · calling card · parlor

ornamental

trim

Remove unwanted edges

  • ribbonSlender ornamental strip
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • rosetteCircular ribbon ornament

garland · wreath · festoon · bow · embellishment · adornment · decoration · centerpiece · tablescape · accent

Categories
Opposites
scent quality

nosegaystench

Powerfully offensive odor

stink · reek · fetor · malodor · miasma

aesthetic appeal

nosegayrot

Organic breakdown process

decay · compost · refuse · garbage

floral arrangement form

nosegaywreath

Decorative foliage circle

funeral wreath · garland · centerpiece · funeral spray

Family

nosegays

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G