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noun 
  1. A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs, tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift on meeting, and originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation, or to mask unpleasant odours.
Translations: 
  • German: (t, de, Biedermeierstrí¤uí�chen) , (t, de, Blumenstrí¤uí�chen) , (t, de, Strí¤uí�chen)
    (trans-mid)
Etymology: From noseNoun, nose + gayAdjective, gay


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