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Definition of posy

posy

/ˈpoʊ.zi/
po · sy
Plural:posies
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• noun

1

A small, compact bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried in the hand.

Example

"The young girl presented her grandmother with a fragrant posy of freshly picked violets and daisies."

2

A short motto, verse, or line of poetry engraved inside a ring or accompanying a gift (chiefly historical).

Example

"During the Renaissance, suitors often exchanged gold bands inscribed with a romantic posy on the inner surface."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late Middle English period as a contraction of 'poesy' (meaning poetry). The floral sense developed in the 16th century from the custom of associating symbolic meanings or poetic verses with gifts of flowers.

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