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Definition of boutonniere

boutonniere

/ˌbuː.təˈnjɛr/
bou · ton · niere
Plural:boutonnieres
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boutonniere Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A floral decoration, typically a single flower or bud, worn on the lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket for formal occasions.

Example

"The groom wore a white rose boutonniere pinned neatly to the left lapel of his tuxedo."

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• Rhymes for boutonniere

• Nearby Words

bout
boutique
boutiquey
boutonniere
bouvardia
bovid
bovine

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French boutonnière, literally meaning 'buttonhole', derived from bouton ('button' or 'flower bud').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boutonniere. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boutonniere
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