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Meaning of Forget-Me-Not
The primary meaning of "Forget-Me-Not" is a small blue flower, typically given as a symbol of remembrance or love.
Definitions
- A small blue flower with five petals, typically given as a symbol of remembrance or love.
- * A symbol or reminder of a person, place, or event that one wants to remember.
Etymology of Forget-Me-Not
The word "Forget-Me-Not" has its roots in the Old French phrase "ne m'oubliez pas," meaning "do not forget me."
The name is thought to have originated from the story of a knight who picked the flower as a symbol of his love for his lady, and as he was dying, he threw the flower to her and said "forget me not."
Example Uses
- The forget-me-not flowers in the garden reminded her of her grandmother.
- * He gave her a forget-me-not brooch as a symbol of his love.
- * The forget-me-not symbol is often used in jewelry and decorations to represent remembrance and nostalgia.
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