potpourri

/ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː/

pəʊ · PƏɹIː (2 syllables)

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Definition

A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.

Etymology

From French pot-pourri (“stew, potpourri”), a calque of Spanish olla podrida (“stew”, literally “rotten pot”). Doublet of olla podrida.

Example Sentences

  • "A convention of sorts, the evening was an exciting potpourri of education, entertainment and political consciousness."
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