bou|quet

bou|quet
bou|quet «boh KAY, boo- for 1; boo KAY for 2 and 3 », noun.
1. a bunch of flowers; nosegay.
2. the fragrance or aroma that rises from a wine or liqueur and often forms one of its valued characteristics.
3. Figurative. praise; compliment: »

Chorus and orchestra win full praise, but perhaps the biggest bouquet should be reserved for the engineers (London Times).

[< Middle French bouquet < Old North French bousquet (diminutive) < Old French bosc wood]

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