potpourri

[ poh-poo-ree, poh-poo-ree ]
/ ˌpoʊ pʊˈri, ˈpoʊ pʊˌri /
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noun

a mixture of dried petals of roses or other flowers with spices, kept in a jar for their fragrance.
a musical medley.
a collection of miscellaneous literary extracts.
any mixture, especially of unrelated objects, subjects, etc.

Origin of potpourri

1605–15; < French: literally, rotten pot, translation of Spanish olla podrida olla podrida; see pot1, putrid

Words nearby potpourri

potometer, potoo, potoroo, potosí, potpie, potpourri, potsdam, potsherd, potshot, potsticker, potstone

Words related to potpourri

salmagundi, hash, patchwork, combination, motley, blend, medley, hodgepodge, goulash, mixture, collection, pastiche, assortment, mishmash, gallimaufry, stew, soup, combo, olio

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British Dictionary definitions for potpourri

potpourri
/ (ˌpəʊˈpʊərɪ) /

noun plural -ris

a collection of mixed flower petals dried and preserved in a pot to scent the air
a collection of unrelated or disparate items; miscellany
a medley of popular tunes
a stew of meat and vegetables

Word Origin for potpourri

C18: from French, literally: rotten pot, translation of Spanish olla podrida miscellany