Meaning of the word potpourri in English
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potpourri
US /ˌpoʊ.pəˈriː/
UK /ˌpoʊ.pəˈriː/
Noun
1.
a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl or small sack to perfume a room
Example:
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The living room smelled lovely with the scent of rose and lavender potpourri.
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She made her own potpourri using dried orange peels and cinnamon sticks.
2.
a miscellaneous collection of things; a medley
Example:
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The concert featured a potpourri of classical and modern music.
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The book is a delightful potpourri of essays, poems, and short stories.
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