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posy

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. posy (noun)
  2. posy pea (noun)
  3. Indian posy (noun)

po·sy

noun \ˈpō-zē\
plural posies

Definition of POSY

1
: a brief sentiment, motto, or legend
2
a : bouquet, nosegay b : flower
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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
Related Words: boutonniere, corsage; arrangement; garland, lei
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Rhymes with POSY

cozy, dozy, mosey, nosy, prosy, rosy

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