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Italian

bouquet

/buˈkɛ/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

bouquet

  • An arranged bunch of flowers, especially for a bride or formal gift
  • The characteristic aroma of wine or perfume

In a sentence

La sposa teneva in mano uno splendido bouquet di rose bianche.

The bride held a gorgeous bouquet of white roses.

Chi ha preso il bouquet al matrimonio di Chiara?

Who caught the bouquet at Chiara's wedding?

Questo vino rosso presenta un bouquet aromatico davvero complesso.

This red wine exhibits a truly complex aromatic bouquet.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
bouquetmasculine · singular
bouquetmasculine · plural
bouquetmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • French loanword; invariable in Italian ('i bouquet').
  • Most commonly refers to a bridal flower arrangement or a wine's aroma.

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