Bouquet etymology

English

English word bouquet comes from Late Latin boscus, and later Old French bois (Woodland; woods.)

Etymology of bouquet

Detailed word origin of bouquet

Dictionary entry Language Definition
boscus Late Latin (LL)
bois Old French (fro) Woodland; woods.
bousquet Old French (fro)
bouquet Middle French (frm)
bouquet French (fr) A set or selection of something.. Aroma, bouquet (scent of wine). Bouquet, bunch.
bouquet English (en) (card games) The reserve of cards in the game of Flower Garden and variations.. (cartomancy) The nineth Lenormand card, sometimes called Flowers instead.. (mathematics) A bouquet of circles.. A bunch of flowers.. A compliment or expression of praise.. The scent of a particular wine.