Definition: A flower (or a small grouping of flowers) attached to the left lapel of a jacket. Worn by men in the wedding party, including grooms, groomsmen, ushers, and the fathers of the bride and groom.
Pronunciation: Boo-ton-ear
Boutonniere
By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide
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