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- [poh-zee]
- /ˈpoʊ zi/
- /ˈpəʊ.zi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poh-zee]
- /ˈpoʊ zi/
Definitions of posy word
- noun plural posy a flower, nosegay, or bouquet. 1
- noun plural posy Archaic. a brief motto or the like, as one inscribed within a ring. 1
- noun posy small flower bouquet 1
- noun posy single flower 1
- countable noun posy A posy is a small bunch of flowers. In American English, it can also consist of a single flower. 0
- noun posy a small bunch of flowers or a single flower; nosegay 0
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Origin of posy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English; syncopated variant of poesy
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Parts of speech for Posy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
posy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
posy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for posy
noun posy
- bouquet — A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
- boutonniere — a flower or flowers worn in a buttonhole, as of a lapel
- buttonhole — A buttonhole is a hole that you push a button through in order to fasten a shirt, coat, or other piece of clothing.
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
Top questions with posy
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