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   bouquet

   /bʊˈkeɪ/

   noun

   • 1. an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony. Similar bunch of flowersposynosegayspraysprigwreathgarlandchapletcorsagebuttonholeboutonnièrerare:tussie-mussie
   • ▪ an expression of approval; a compliment: "we will happily publish the bouquets and brickbats" Similar complimentcommendationtributeaccoladeeulogypaeanplauditpanegyricpraisecongratulationsapplausehomageacclaima pat on the backrare:laudation
   • 2. the characteristic scent of a wine or perfume: "the aperitif has a faint bouquet of almonds" Similar aromanosesmellfragranceperfumescentodourredolencewhifftangsavour

   Word Origin early 18th century: from French (earlier ‘clump of trees’), from a dialect variant of Old French bos ‘wood’. bouquet (sense 2) dates from the mid 19th century.

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   The meaning of BOUQUET is flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay. How to use bouquet in a sentence.

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   noun. bəʊˈkeɪbuː- a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one. Also callednosebuːˈkeɪ the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur. a compliment or expression of praise.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bouquetBouquet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A bouquet is an arrangement of flowers. A simple bouquet of flowers from your garden makes a lovely centerpiece for your table or a nice hostess gift when you are a guest.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbouquet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /buˈkeɪ/. /buˈkeɪ/. [countable] a bunch of flowers arranged in an attractive way so that it can be carried in a ceremony or presented as a gift. The little girl presented the princess with a large bouquet of flowers. a bridal/wedding bouquet.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOUQUET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The bouquet of something, especially wine, is the pleasant smell that it has. ...a Sicilian wine with a bouquet of cloves. Synonyms: aroma , smell , scent , perfume More Synonyms of bouquet