Definition of NOSEGAY

nosegay

Plural: nosegays

Noun

  • A small bunch of flowers; a bouquet.
  • an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  • A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.
  • An aroma, a scent.

Examples

  • The elegant play of NOSEGAY added a touch of beauty, and points, to the Words With Friends board.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Middle English nōsegai (?), from nōse (“nose”) (from Old English nosu, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *nas- (“nose”)) + gai (“a bright or gay object; an ornament”) (from Old French gai (“cheerful, gay, happy”)); equivalent to nose + gay.

Synonyms

bouquet, corsage, posy

Scrabble Score: 11

nosegay: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nosegay: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nosegay: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

nosegay: valid Words With Friends Word