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potpourri

Definition

  • noun: a mixture of dried flower petals, leaves, and spices that is used to make a room smell pleasant
  • noun: a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: all sorts, assemblage, assortment

Examples

  • The book is a 'potpourri' [='assortment, medley'] 'of' stories about family, religion, and food.

  • The festival was a musical 'potpourri'—performances included folk, jazz, blues, and rap music.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I mean you give me one. Oh, yeah. And indeed, it is the queen of hearts! LlLL Y/ Thank you, Jeremiah... for your potpourri of prestidigitations... for the past hour. ObviousIy, Princess Mia has a probIem... appearing here tonight... (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries