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English

Etymology

, <i>Boy in a Turban Holding a Nosegay</i> (between 1658 and 1662; <i>sense 1</i>)
, Boy in a Turban Holding a Nosegay (between 1658 and 1662; sense 1)

From Late (?), from (from ,[1] ultimately from ) + [2] (from ); equivalent to .

Pronunciation

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. An aroma, a scent.

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Translations

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