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nosegay

 (n): an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
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18 days ago logos said:

delightfully archaic

8 months ago brtom said:

For the Poorman's nosegay is an introduction to a Prince. (from Jubilate Agno by Christopher Smart)

11 months ago SonofGroucho said:

Almost always preceded by "fragrant".

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