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paraphernalia

Definition

  • noun: objects that are used to do a particular activity
  • noun plural but singular or plural in construction: the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
  • synonyms: accessories, accouterments, appanages

Examples

  • Drug 'paraphernalia' was found in his car.

  • hockey 'paraphernalia' [='equipment']

Movie quotes

  • (..) I guess that answers that. You just gonna sit there? Look at this. Look at this. Kjeldahl-style recovery flask, millilitres. Very rare. You got your usual paraphernalia, Griffin beakers... ...there's your Erlenmeyer flask. But the ...a round bottom boiling flask, millilitres. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1