noun
posy
Posy (noun) means a single flower or a small bunch of flowers.
noun
1
A single flower or a small bunch of flowers.
"'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed."
— Joseph Crosby Lincoln (1913)
2
A short piece of verse, often a motto engraved inside a ring.
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Etymology
A syncopated form of poesy (“poetry”).
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What is the meaning of posy?
"posy" (noun) means a single flower or a small bunch of flowers.
What is another word for posy?
Other words for "posy" include corsage, bouquet, nosegay.
What are the different meanings of posy?
"posy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A single flower or a small bunch of flowers; 2. A short piece of verse, often a motto engraved inside a ring.
