Posies Meaning in English
word · lemma: posy
ˈpoʊziːz
POH-zeez
pˈəʊzɪz
POH-ziz
Definition
Small bunches of flowers, usually tied together, often given as gifts or carried for decoration.
Usage & Nuances
"Posies" is an old-fashioned or poetic word for small flower bouquets, often used in nursery rhymes and literature. Not commonly used for large or formal bouquets. Phrases like "a pocket full of posies" appear in traditional songs.
Spanish: ramilletes - ramos de flores pequeñasPortuguese (BR): ramalhetes - buquês pequenosPortuguese (PT): ramos - pequenos ramos de floresChinese (Simplified): 小花束 - 鲜花小束Chinese (Traditional): 小花束 - 小小花束Hindi: फूलों के छोटे गुलदस्तेArabic: باقة زهور صغيرةBengali: ফুলের ছোট গুচ্ছRussian: букетики цветовJapanese: 小さな花束Vietnamese: bó hoa nhỏKorean: 작은 꽃다발Turkish: küçük çiçek demetleriUrdu: چھوٹے پھولوں کے گُلدستےIndonesian: rangkaian bunga kecil
Example Sentences
The bride carried posies at her wedding.
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Children picked posies from the garden.
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She gave her mother some posies for Mother's Day.
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He tucked a bunch of wild posies behind his ear.
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You always see posies at spring fairs and markets.
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The nursery rhyme goes, 'A pocket full of posies.'
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