bouquet
Use Bouquet in a sentence
noun
1.
a bunch of flowers; nosegay.
2.
a compliment: The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.
3.
the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.
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| bouquet | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one |
| 2. | Also called: nose the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur |
| 3. | a compliment or expression of praise |
| [C18: from French: thicket, from Old French bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see | |
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Word Origin & History
bouquet
1716, introduced to English by Lady Mary Montague from Fr. bouquet, originally "little wood," from Picard form of O.Fr. bochet (14c.), dim. of bosco, from M.L. boscus "grove" (see bush).
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Example sentences
He was extremely well dressed with a flower bouquet in his arms.
Making an elegant wedding bouquet is easier than you may think.
Now, there's a bouquet of things to correct, should anyone be in the mood.
Skim off any foam, then add half the onion, half the garlic and the bouquet garni.
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