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bouquet

/boʊˈkeɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A decorative arrangement of cut flowers, foliage, fruit, or other plant materials.

    - "She received a beautiful bouquet of roses as a gift."
    - "The bride carried a large bouquet of lilies down the aisle."
  • verb

    To present someone with a bouquet of flowers.

    - "The crowd bouqueted roses to the winning athlete."
    - "He bouqueted her a bouquet of daisies for her birthday."

Pronunciation
  1. /boʊˈkeɪ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with bouquet
cue , queue , new , brew , mew
Variants
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bouquet , bouquets , bouquet garni , bouquets garnis , spiritual bouquet , spiritual bouquets
Etymology
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The word 'bouquet' comes from the French word 'bouquet', meaning 'bundle' or 'cluster'. It was originally used to refer to a bundle of sticks or branches, and later came to be used for decorative arrangements of flowers.


Trivia
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  1. The largest bouquet of roses ever recorded measured over 102 feet long and weighed over 35,000 pounds.

  2. In ancient Egypt, bouquets of flowers were used to honor the gods and goddesses.

  3. The custom of giving bouquets of flowers on Valentine's Day dates back to the 15th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Floral arrangement: The art of arranging flowers, foliage, and other plant materials in a decorative manner.

  2. Corsage: A small bouquet of flowers worn on the body, usually attached to clothing.


Culture
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In many cultures, bouquets are used as symbols of love, respect, and appreciation. They are often given as gifts on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. In literature, bouquets have been used as metaphors for beauty, passion, and life.

How to Memorize "bouquet"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a beautiful bouquet of flowers with various colors and textures.
    - Visualize the different shapes and sizes of the flowers in the bouquet.
    - Imagine the bouquet being presented to someone with a loving gesture.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bouquet' with the idea of a beautiful, decorative arrangement of flowers.
    - Think of the word 'romance' or 'love' when you see or hear the word 'bouquet'.
    - Associate the word 'gift' with the word 'bouquet'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'bouquet' as 'Beautiful Orchids Uniquely Quilted Everyday'.
    - Create a mental image of a beautiful bouquet to remember the word.


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