Associations to the word «Potpourri»
Noun
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Wiktionary
POTPOURRI, noun. A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
POTPOURRI, noun. An anthology of miscellaneous prose.
POTPOURRI, noun. (music) A medley of songs or music.
POTPOURRI, noun. A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
Dictionary definition
POTPOURRI, noun. 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".
POTPOURRI, noun. A musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources.
POTPOURRI, noun. A jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume.
Wise words
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