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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From French pot-pourri (“stew, potpourri”), a Calque of Spanish olla podrida (“stew”, literally “rotten pot”). Doublet of olla podrida.
Pronunciation
Noun
potpourri (countable and uncountable, plural potpourris)
- A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
- An anthology of miscellaneous prose.
- (music) A medley of songs or music.
- A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
- A ragout or stew of meat and vegetables.
Translations
collection of various things
anthology of miscellaneous prose
a medley of songs or music
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room
See also
Dutch
Etymology
From French pot pourri (“rotten pot”), itself a calque from Spanish olla podrida.
Pronunciation
Noun
potpourri m (plural potpourri's, diminutive potpourrietje n)
- several songs strung together (medley).
- A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
- A number of varied literary articles.
Synonyms
Portuguese
Pronunciation
Noun
potpourri m (plural potpourris)
- Alternative spelling of pot-pourri