bou·ton·niere also bou·ton·nière (b  t -nîr , -tn-yâr)n. A flower or small bunch of flowers worn in a buttonhole. [French boutonnière, from Old French, buttonhole, from bouton, button; see button.] |
boutonniere [ˌbʊtɒnɪˈɛə]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) another name for buttonhole [2]
[from French: buttonhole, from bouton button]
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| Noun | 1. |  boutonniere - a flower that is worn in a buttonholeadornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness |
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