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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)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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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
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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
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