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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  • After calling Hole for help, Odin immediately starts wheeling Loke’s gurney out of the room to the elevator where the duo run straight into a gaggle of Korps members carrying guns and bouquets.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Many attendees brought bouquets of flowers.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Nosegays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosegays. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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