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potpourri

[/ˌpoʊpuːˈriː/]
nounmasculinepl: potpourris
potpourri
1. a mixture of dried flowers, herbs, and spices kept in a bowl or container for fragrance
She placed a potpourri of lavender and rose petals on the coffee table.
Ela colocou um potpourri de pétalas de lavanda e rosa na mesa de café.
2. a miscellaneous mixture or collection of items, ideas, or elements
The book is a potpourri of different literary styles and genres.
O livro é um potpourri de diferentes estilos e gêneros literários.
3. a medley of songs or musical pieces played in succession
The orchestra performed a potpourri of classical compositions.
A orquestra apresentou um potpourri de composições clássicas.
Synonyms
mixturemedleymiscellanycollectionassortmentmedleyjumble
Antonyms
uniformityhomogeneity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potpourri
Commonly used in Portuguese; also 'mistura aromática' for the fragrance blend
Portugal
potpourri
Also 'miscelânea' or 'colecção variada' for miscellaneous mixture

Related Idioms & Phrases

a potpourri of colors
a potpourri of flavors
a potpourri of experiences
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