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Definition of «posy»

A posy is a short, concise and often rhymed poem or verse that is written as an expression of sentiment. The term can also refer to a small bunch of flowers, usually gathered from garden blooms, which are often used to adorn tables or other decorative displays.

Usage examples

  1. She carefully tied a posy of wildflowers with a satin ribbon, presenting it as a gift to her friend.
  2. The bride held a delicate posy of roses as she walked down the aisle.
  3. The young child ran to her mother, proudly offering a handpicked posy from the garden.

Sentences with «posy»

  • -LSB-...] Country Cottage Z Design at Home Sunny Side Up Rooms for Rent Nest of Posies Pink Peppermint Design -LSB-...] (zdesignathome.com)
  • Happy Fall Ya'll by Happy Housie U-Pick Apples Chalkboard by Clean and Scentsible Tiny Trio of Leaves by Town and Country Living Halloween Potion Labels and Dictionary by Bless» er House Make it Be Be Beautiful Autumn by Nest of Posies Autumn Leaf Banner by Happy Happy Nester (cityfarmhouse.com)
  • This afternoon I received a copy of Posy Simmonds's graphic novel «Tamara Drewe,» which has been adapted as a film by director Stephen Frears. (incontention.com)
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