bouquet
bouquet Lexical Profile
bouquet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, typically given as a present or carried at a ceremony.
"The bride walked down the aisle carrying a beautiful bouquet of white roses and peonies."
The characteristic scent or aroma of a wine, perfume, or other liquid.
"The sommelier noted that the vintage Pinot Noir had a complex bouquet of dark cherries and earthy undertones."
An expression of praise or a compliment.
"The director received a bouquet of compliments from the critics following the premiere of her latest film."
• Rhymes for bouquet
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'bouquet', originally meaning 'a little wood' or 'clump of trees', derived from Old French 'bosc' (wood) combined with the diminutive suffix '-et'. The meaning evolved to refer to a bunch of cut flowers by the early 18th century.
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