Cryptic crossword clue
Flowers a prominent feature in Cyrano de Bergerac, Oscar Wilde and W H Auden, perhaps 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NOSEGAYS

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What does NOSEGAYS mean?

NOSEGAYS noun
  1. A small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs tied in a bundle, often presented as a gift; nosegays were originally intended to be put to the nose for the pleasant sensation or to mask unpleasant odours.
  2. An aroma, a scent.

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