nosegays

Definition of nosegaysnext
plural of nosegay
as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers a stately procession of bridesmaids holding small nosegays

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bouquets
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  • In July, pick your own blueberries at Berry Hill Farm, and gather your own sunflower and dahlia bouquets at Walt’s Farm in August.
    Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • How long do flower bouquets last?
    Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
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“Nosegays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosegays. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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