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posy

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A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.

A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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I have gathered a posy of other men's flowers, and nothing but the thread that binds them is mine own. Michel de Montaigne

Laca taunts Jenůfa with the posy which Steva had received from one of his admirers; she declares that she will wear it with pride. Source: Internet

Even the smallest posy of florals can speak volumes. Source: Internet

I have summer flowers on my table, a scruffy little posy plucked from the front garden with a few stems of alchemilla, some campanula, a few daisies and one single, beautiful rose. Source: Internet

It was presented to Victoria in a posy by Prince Albert's grandmother, and the couple brought it back from Germany and planted it at Osborne House, their holiday home on the Isle of Wight, where it has thrived. Source: Internet

Nor is he aware when she begins bestowing her posy on friendly dogs, dearly departed birds and old men sleeping on park benches. Source: Internet

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