| 单词 | the language of flowers |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe language of flowers P1. the language of flowers: a method of expressing sentiments through a set of symbolic meanings attached to different flowers. Now historical. ΚΠ 1770 Marquis de Vere Life & Adventures Prince of Salermo xiv. 143 The Prince, who was not very well versed in the language of flowers, sent her back always the same sort. 1834 tr. C. de la Tour's Lang. Flowers 95 It is more especially by..modifications that the Language of Flowers becomes the interpretation of our thoughts. 1847 W. M. Thackeray Vanity Fair (1848) iv. 31 Perhaps she just looked first into the bouquet, to see whether there was a billet-doux hidden... ‘Do they talk the language of flowers at Boggley Wollah, Sedley?’ asked Osborne, laughing. 1949 Enquire within upon Everything (ed. 122) 462 Language of Flowers. The symbolism of flowers has always possessed a certain fascination, especially for the young person of either sex. 1994 Pract. Craft Aug. 46/2 It was during the Elizabethan era that the language of flowers was popularised. 2004 N.Y. Mag. 22 Aug. 126/1 The language of flowers has atrophied over the years. Victorian floriography was more complex than the hand signs of Bloods and Crips. < as lemmas |
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