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 Definitions of Potpourri  [ˌpoʊ pʊˈri, ˈpoʊ pʊˌri]  

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Definition of 'Potpourri' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) potpourri
a fragrant mixture of dried flower petals and spices, usu. kept in a jar.

2.  potpourri
any miscellaneous grouping; medley.

Etymology:  (1605–15; < F: lit., rotten pot, trans. of Sp olla podridaolla podrida ; see pot1, putrid)

Definition of 'Potpourri' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
"a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"

2. (noun) medley, potpourri, pastiche
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

3. (noun) potpourri
a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume


Definition of 'Potpourri' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Potpourri
a medley or mixture

2. (noun) Potpourri
a ragout composed of different sorts of meats, vegetables, etc., cooked together

3. (noun) Potpourri
a jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices, used to scent a room

4. (noun) Potpourri
a piece of music made up of different airs strung together; a medley

5. (noun) Potpourri
a literary production composed of parts brought together without order or bond of connection



'Potpourri' - Nearby Entries  

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