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Synonyms of buttonhole

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Another word for buttonhole is boutonniere. Other synonyms of buttonhole are axe wound, bearded clam, beaver, berk and bonne bouche.

Synonyms and similar words for buttonhole

nounA flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

  • boutonniereA small flower or bunch of flowers worn in a buttonhole or pinned to the lapel of a jacket.

nounThe vagina, a coin slot.

nounThe butthole (anus).

Meaning of buttonhole

  1. noun A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
  2. noun A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.
  3. noun So shaped that it can be worn on a buttonhole or it is similar to a buttonhole.

Full definition of buttonhole

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Questions about synonyms of buttonhole

What is another word for buttonhole?
Buttonhole has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boutonniere, axe wound, bearded clam, beaver, berk, bonne bouche, box and bun.
What does buttonhole mean?
Buttonhole means a hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.

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