boughpot

Or bow·pot

[bou-pot]

noun

1. a large vase or pot for cut flowers or small branches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boughpot¹

First recorded in 1575–85; bough + pot ¹

Example Sentences

Associated words: antediluvial, antediluvian, diluvial, diluvian, alluvium, alluvial, alluvion. flood, v. inundate, deluge, overflow, submerge. flood-gate, n. sluice-gate. floor, v. prostrate, fell, overthrow; embarrass, nonplus. floor, n. planching, pavement; story, loft. floor timber. joist. floral ornament. anthemion, boughpot, palmette. florid, a. flushed, rubicund.

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