bouquet
[ boh-key, boo- for 1, 2; boo-key or, occasionally, boh- for 3 ]
/ boʊˈkeɪ, bu- for 1, 2; buˈkeɪ or, occasionally, boʊ- for 3 /
noun
a bunch of flowers; nosegay.
a compliment: The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.
the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.
Origin of bouquet
Words nearby bouquet
bountied,
bountiful,
bounty,
bounty bag,
bounty hunter,
bouquet,
bouquet garni,
bouquetier,
bourbaki,
bourbon,
bourbon biscuit
Example sentences from the Web for bouquet
British Dictionary definitions for bouquet
bouquet
noun
(bəʊˈkeɪ, buː-)
a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one
Also called: nose (buːˈkeɪ)
the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur
a compliment or expression of praise
Word Origin for bouquet
C18: from French: thicket, from Old French
bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see
bush
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