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Definition of Bouquet
1. Noun. An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present.
2. Noun. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property.
Generic synonyms: Aroma, Odor, Odour, Olfactory Property, Scent, Smell
Derivative terms: Fragrant, Redolent, Sweet
Definition of Bouquet
1. n. A nosegay; a bunch of flowers.
Definition of Bouquet
1. Noun. A bunch of flowers. ¹
2. Noun. The scent of a particular wine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bouquet
1. a bunch of flowers [n -S]
Medical Definition of Bouquet
1. 1. A nosegay; a bunch of flowers. 2. A perfume; an aroma; as, the bouquet of wine. Origin: F. Bouquet bunch, bunch of flowers, trees, feathers, for bousquet, bosquet, thicket, a little wood, dim. Of LL. Boscus. See Bush thicket, and cf. Bosket, Busket. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bouquet
Literary usage of Bouquet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1874)
"Sizeof each, in mat, 14 by 17 Each 1.5O bouquet, No. 15. ... Size of each, In
arch-top bouquet, No. 16. i mau, 17 by 14 Each 1.5O bouquet, No. 17. ..."
2. The German Element in the United States by Albert Bernhardt Faust (1909)
"The three Pennsylvania fortresses owed their safety to the watchfulness and
discipline enforced by Colonel Henry bouquet, who in the French and Indian War ..."
3. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1889)
"Washington to bouquet, 24 August, 1758. 1 " I went Saturday to the top of the
... bouquet to Washington, 21 August, 1758. 8 Twenty five according to the ..."
4. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1879)
"BRIGADIER-GENERAL HENRY bouquet. BY GEORGE HARRISON FISHER. No. 2. MR. CGF DUMAS,
in presenting to the public his French translation of the Account of ..."
5. A Dictionary of Chemistry and the Allied Branches of Other Sciences by Henry Watts (1869)
"On the contrary, slow fermentation at a low temperature, furnishes wine which
not only keeps better, but acquires eventually a finer bouquet, and becomes ..."
6. The Writings of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (1905)
"bouquet, who does me the favour to deliver this to you, is a Gentleman whose ...
TO COLONEL HENRY bouquet (A. ps) COL bouquet New York April 14 1757 Dr Sir ..."
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