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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBoutonniere
/ˌbuː.təˈnɪr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A floral decoration worn on a lapel, typically consisting of a single flower or a small cluster of flowers.
"He wore a red rose as a boutonniere to the wedding." - 2
A small arrangement of flowers worn by men, often at formal events.
"The groom's boutonniere matched the bride's bouquet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'boutonniere' originates from the French word 'boutonnière', which means 'buttonhole'. It was first used in the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the practice of wearing a flower in the buttonhole of a suit jacket, symbolizing elegance and formality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Boutonniere" is said worldwide
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Boutonnière
Transliteration: bu.tɔ.njɛʁ
"Il a porté une rose rouge en boutonnière."
Anstecker
Transliteration: ˈanˌʃtɛkɐ
"Er trug eine rote Rose als Anstecker zur Hochzeit."
Bottoniera
Transliteration: bot.to.ni.e.ra
"Lo sposo indossava una bottoniera rossa."
Ojal
Transliteration: o.xal
"Llevaba una rosa como ojal en la boda."
Flor de lapela
Transliteration: flɔʁ dɨ laˈpɛlɐ
"Ele usou uma rosa como flor de lapela no casamento."
बटनहोल फूल
Transliteration: baṭanhol phool
"उसने शादी में बटनहोल फूल के रूप में एक गुलाब पहना।"
胸花
Transliteration: xiōng huā
"他在婚礼上佩戴了一朵红色的胸花。"
부토니에르
Transliteration: butonieo
"그는 결혼식에 부토니에르로 빨간 장미를 달았다."
ブートニエール
Transliteration: būtoniēru
"彼は結婚式で赤いバラのブートニエールを着けていた。"
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