potpourri
/ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː/
pəʊ · PƏɹIː (2 syllables)
English
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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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