1. small fragrant flowering plants with greenish-white or yellowish flowers, often grown in gardens
Usage: botanical
2. a type of fine lace with a delicate floral pattern
Usage: textiles; historical

Examples

• The gardener planted mignonettes along the border for their sweet scent.
• Mignonettes bloom throughout the summer months.
• The vintage dress was trimmed with delicate mignonettes.
• She collected seeds from the mignonettes to plant next year.
• The mignonettes attracted bees and butterflies to the garden.