mazzetto — meaning in English

English meaning

• nosegay noun 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.
• posy noun A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.

Senses

mazzetto is used for these senses in English:

• nosegay 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. [from 15th c.]
• posy A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay. [from 1570s]

nosegay — full definition

1. noun 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. noun An aroma, a scent.

posy — full definition

1. noun A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
2. noun A verse of poetry, especially a motto or an inscription on a ring.

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