Definitions for: Potpourri


[n] a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
[n] a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
[n] a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pot`pour`ri", n. [F., fr. pot pot + pourri, p. p. of
pourrir to rot, L. putrere. Cf. Olla-podrida.]
A medley or mixture. Specifically:
(a) A ragout composed of different sorts of meats,
vegetables, etc., cooked together.
(b) A jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices,
used to scent a room.
(c) A piece of music made up of different airs strung
together; a medley.
(d) A literary production composed of parts brought together
without order or bond of connection.

Synonyms: assortment, medley, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, mixture, motley, pastiche, salmagundi, variety

See Also: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection, composition, essence, farrago, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, melange, mingle-mangle, mishmash, musical composition, oddments, odds and ends, omnium-gatherum, opus, perfume, piece, piece of music, ragbag, range, sampler, selection

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