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bouquet

[boh-key, boo-, boo-key, boh-]

noun

  1. a bunch of flowers; nosegay.

  2. a compliment.

    The drama critics greeted her performance with bouquets.

  3. the characteristic aroma of wines, liqueurs, etc.

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bouquet

noun

  1. a bunch of flowers, esp a large carefully arranged one

  2. Also called: nose.the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur

  3. a compliment or expression of praise

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bouquet1

1710–20; < French: bunch, originally thicket, grove; Old French bosquet, equivalent to bosc wood (< Germanic; bosk, bush 1 ) + -et -et
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bouquet1

C18: from French: thicket, from Old French bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see bush 1
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Like in Carson, people were smiling and embracing one another as roadside vendors sold snacks and flower bouquets.

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His knees buckled as he watched me dance the hora and attempt to catch the bouquet again and again.

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The celebrated director, who now holds prizes from Europe's three major film festivals, was seen grinning and holding a bouquet of flowers as he embraced his friends.

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At the airport, the Queen was given a bouquet of flowers and she and the King were greeted by school groups from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

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When she came back the next day, there was a massive bouquet of flowers, saying ‘Welcome back.’

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