# posy

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpəʊzi/ · frequency rank #75,309

## Definitions
1. A flower; a small bouquet; a nosegay.
2. A verse of poetry, especially a motto or an inscription on a ring.

## Etymology
Syncopic form of poesy (“poetry”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/posy