boutonniere
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of boutonniere
1875–80; < French boutonnière buttonhole ( bouton button + -ière suffix for things that facilitate the use of that denoted by the stem < Latin -āria -ary
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We turned that over and over during the drive that followed until I burst out laughing — the crazed kind that might result from being sprayed in the face by the Joker's trick boutonniere.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
Sitting in his parents’ backyard in mid-May, he showed off pictures of Baby Elliott, then 9 months old, at prom the night before, wearing a tiny floral boutonniere Walton had made in an agriculture class.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023
Meanwhile, the wedding vendors in Michigan have been "completely understanding" with the sudden change of plans, by refunding the money for the best man's suit, boutonniere and meal, Perry said.
From Fox News • Aug. 21, 2021
The groom wore tan dress shorts and a crisp shirt with a purple orchid boutonniere, creating a casual and informal vibe.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2019
When I was sufficiently encased, Javi pinned the boutonniere to my lapel, straightened my collar, and then stood back.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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