nosegay \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology: Middle English, from nose (I) + gay, n. 1. a.: a small bunch of flowers suitable to be worn on the person : posy b.: something likened to a bouquet: as (1): an expression of compliment or praise (2): a collection of lovely things < this nosegay of 18 sprightly short stories — James Kelly > 2.archaic: an odorous object or its scent