ˌbuːtn̩ˈiɚ 
British
buːˌtɒniˈɛə
plural boutonnieres
US
: a flower or small group of flowers that men sometimes wear on their jackets on special occasions (such as weddings)
called also (British) buttonhole
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/boutonniere. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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