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potpourri

pot·pour·ri [ ppə r ] (plural pot·pour·ris)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. collection of fragrant dried flowers: a collection of dried flower petals, leaves, herbs, and spices that is used to scent the air

2. miscellaneous mixture: a mixture of miscellaneous things

[Early 17th century. < French, "mixed stew," literally "rotten pot," translation of Spanish olla podrida]
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