'Posy' definitions:
Definition of 'posy'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Posy'
From: GCIDE
- Posy \Po"sy\, n.; pl. Posies. [Contr. fr. poesy.]
- 1. A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring. "The posy of a ring." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. [Probably so called from the use of flowers as having an enigmatical significance. Wedgwood.] A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay. "Bridegroom's posies." --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- We make a difference between suffering thistles to grow among us, and wearing them for posies. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'posy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- album,
- ana,
- analects,
- bale,
- bindle,
- bloom,
- blossom,
- blow,
- bolt,
- boughpot,
- bouquet,
- boutonniere,
- budget,
- bundle,
- buttonhole,
- chaplet,
- compliment,
- corsage,
- deck,
- fagot,
- fardel,
- fasces,
- fascine,
- festoon,
- flattering remark,
- floret,
- floriculture,
- florilegium,
- floscule,
- flower,
- flower arrangement,
- floweret,
- gardening,
- garland,
- horticulture,
- hortorium,
- lei,
- miscellany,
- nosegay,
- omnibus,
- pack,
- package,
- packet,
- parcel,
- polite commendation,
- quiver,
- roll,
- rouleau,
- sheaf,
- spray,
- TL,
- trade-last,
- truss,
- wildflower,
- wreath