Definition of "posies" [posies]

• Plural form of posy. (noun)

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• "Fast forward to the financial system today; the posies are the ratings given to securitized debt, that were supposed to provide "protection" to the primary agent of credit that powered the recent bubble."
• "By the way, these flowers are for you as a reminder: Never mind the bad "posies" — and don't forget to smell the rosies."
• "By the way, these flowers are for you as a reminder: Never mind the bad "posies"—and don't forget to smell the rosies."