Boutonniere
noun
A decorative flower or small bouquet worn in a lapel buttonhole or pinned on the chest, often for a special event like a wedding.
The groom wore a white rose boutonniere on his suit lapel.
Often appears as...
- wear a boutonniere
- pinned boutonniere
noun
A boutonniere deformity is a medical term, it refers to a certain type of deformity of the fingers.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a boutonniere deformity.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with a boutonniere deformity
- boutonniere deformity of the fingers
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noun
A decorative flower or small bouquet worn in a lapel buttonhole or pinned on the chest, often for a special event like a wedding.
The groom wore a white rose boutonniere on his suit lapel.
Often appears as...
- wear a boutonniere
- pinned boutonniere
noun
A boutonniere deformity is a medical term, it refers to a certain type of deformity of the fingers.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a boutonniere deformity.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with a boutonniere deformity
- boutonniere deformity of the fingers
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A boutonniere is typically worn during formal events or celebrations like weddings or proms.
He chose a lavender boutonniere for the spring dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The flower choice in a boutonniere can hold cultural meaning or personal significance.
His boutonniere had the national flower to honor his heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Wearing Tradition
The boutonniere is traditionally worn on the left lapel of a man's jacket.
He pinned the boutonniere carefully on his left lapel.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A boutonniere is typically worn during formal events or celebrations like weddings or proms.
He chose a lavender boutonniere for the spring dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The flower choice in a boutonniere can hold cultural meaning or personal significance.
His boutonniere had the national flower to honor his heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Wearing Tradition
The boutonniere is traditionally worn on the left lapel of a man's jacket.
He pinned the boutonniere carefully on his left lapel.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A boutonniere is typically worn during formal events or celebrations like weddings or proms.
He chose a lavender boutonniere for the spring dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
The flower choice in a boutonniere can hold cultural meaning or personal significance.
His boutonniere had the national flower to honor his heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Wearing Tradition
The boutonniere is traditionally worn on the left lapel of a man's jacket.
He pinned the boutonniere carefully on his left lapel.
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Stories from a home for...
because his arms are atrophied? That's why we have a prom every year. It's pretty magical. We started the prom after hearing a dad lament that he would never pin a boutonniere on his son's tuxedo lapel.
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Stories from a home for...
because his arms are atrophied? That's why we have a prom every year. It's pretty magical. We started the prom after hearing a dad lament that he would never pin a boutonniere on his son's tuxedo lapel.
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