The difference between Aroma and Nosegay

When used as nouns, aroma means a smell, whereas nosegay means a small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift.


check bellow for the other definitions of Aroma and Nosegay

  1. Aroma as a noun:

    A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

    Examples:

    "I love the aroma of [[cinnamon]]."

  1. Nosegay as a noun:

    A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.

    Examples:

    "synonyms posy"

  2. Nosegay as a noun (figuratively):

    An aroma, a scent.

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