English Explanatory Dictionary

posy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
  2. A verse of poetry, especially a motto or an inscription on a ring.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊzi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-posy.wav /ˈpoʊzi/

Word forms

posy posies

Etymology

Syncopic form of poesy (“poetry”).

Related words

nosegay corsage bouquet

Derived words

posied posy ring posy sniffer
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