boughpot

noun

bough·​pot

ˈbau̇ˌpät

variants or less commonly bowpot

1

: a vase for cut flowers or boughs

also : bouquet

2

: an ornamental design representing a conventionalized vase of flowers compare anthemion

Word History

Etymology

bough + pot

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