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bric-a-brac
bric-a-brac [ bríkə bràk ]


noun 
Definition:
 
ornaments: small ornamental objects that are of interest or sentimental value but of little monetary value
[Mid-19th century. < French< obsolete à bric et à brac "at random"]
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