POTPOURRI


Meaning of POTPOURRI in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ p ō -pu ̇ - ' r ē

Function: noun

Etymology: French pot pourri, literally, rotten pot

Date: 1749

1 : a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent

2 : a miscellaneous collection : MEDLEY <a potpourri of the best songs and sketches ― Current Biog. >

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