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potpourris

potpourris is the plural of potpourri.

Meaning of potpourri

Noun

potpourri (countable and uncountable, plural potpourris)

  1. A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
  2. A medley of songs or music.
  3. A ragout or stew of meat and vegetables.
  4. (figuratively) A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
    • A convention of sorts, the evening was an exciting potpourri of education, entertainment and political consciousness.1977 December 24, Richard Burns, “It Was a 'Big Splash' at The Aquarium”, in Gay Community News, volume 5, number 25, page 9
  5. An anthology of miscellaneous prose.

Questions about potpourris

What is potpourris the plural of?
Potpourris is the plural of potpourri.

Words near potpourris in the dictionary

  1. potpie
  2. potpies
  3. potplant
  4. potplants
  5. potpourri
  6. potpourris
  7. potrack
  8. potracked
  9. potracking
  10. potracks
  11. Potratz

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