Posy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəʊzi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Posy is a noun meaning A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
Meaning
A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A verse of poetry, especially a motto or an inscription on a ring.
Example Sentences
Is this a Prologue, or the Poeſie of a Ring?
And I will make thee beds of roses, / And a thousand fragrant posies;
'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.
Word Forms
- posies
Synonyms for posy
Depending on context, synonyms include corsage, nosegay, bouquet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bouquet, nosegay, corsage, flower, sweetling, bevy.
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