Florists

anonymous n. flowers sent by a married individual to someone other than his/her spouse. “I’ve got to put together another anonymous.”

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black roses n. red roses spray-painted black. rel. black wreath n. wreath of torn ribbons, dead flowers and black roses. Typically given on such occasions as a 40th birthday.

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check n. spouse of an anonymous purchaser who calls to find out why there is a charge to a florist shop on the credit card. “There’s a check calling about the anonymous.”

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FTD abbr. dowdy traditional floral arrangement. “That bouquet of mums is so FTD.”