posy

Meanings

• Noun

  A small arrangement of flowers, usually given as a gift.

  - "She received a beautiful posy from her lover."
  - "The posy in the vase smelled delightful."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with posy
roses , proses , closes

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Variants

List of all variants of posy that leads to same result
posies , posy

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Etymology

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From Old French 'poser', meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. The term came to mean 'a placing of flowers' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. A posy ring is a type of ring with a small compartment for holding a posy of flowers.

2. In medieval Europe, posies were sometimes used to mask unpleasant odors.

3. The term 'posy' can also refer to a collection of poems, especially those with a romantic theme.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bouquet: A larger arrangement of flowers, often used for decorative purposes or as a centerpiece.

2. Corsage: A small arrangement of flowers worn on a woman's dress, often pinned to the shoulder or chest.

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Culture

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In literature, posies are often used as symbols of love and admiration. In art, they are a common motif in still life paintings. In music, the term 'posy' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a song with romantic lyrics.

How to Memorize "posy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small arrangement of flowers, imagine the colors, the shape, and the texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'posy' with the idea of giving or receiving a gift of flowers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word, 'posy' comes from the Old French word 'poser', meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. Visualize placing a small arrangement of flowers as a gift.

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