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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  • Hospital staff rearranged the lobby's furniture and assembled floral bouquets and greenery, brightening the space for the ceremony.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • Buckets at the foot of the coffins overflowed with flowers, and bouquets lay across the floor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
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“Nosegays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosegays. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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