posy
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po·sy

noun \ˈpō-zē\
plural posies

Definition of POSY

1
: a brief sentiment, motto, or legend
2

Examples of POSY

  1. a pocket full of posies
  2. <gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend>

Origin of POSY

alteration of poesy
First Known Use: 1533

Related to POSY

Synonyms
bob [Scottish], nosegay, bouquet

Rhymes with POSY

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