Definition of posy Posy

po•sy

We found 8 definitions of posy from 6 different sources.

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What does posy mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

posy - an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  bouquet, corsage, nosegay
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • posy (n.)
    A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring.
  • posy (n.)
    A flower; a bouquet; a nosegay.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • posy
    A small bunch of flowers typically given as a gift and often held together by a string around the flower stems.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • posy
    pō′zi, n. a verse of poetry, esp. a motto or an inscription on a ring: a motto sent with a bouquet: a bouquet. [Poesy.]

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posy in sign language
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