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Meaning of Potpourri | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌpəʊ.pəˈɹiː

Definitions

  1. A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
  2. An anthology of miscellaneous prose.
  3. A medley of songs or music.
  4. A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.
  5. A ragout or stew of meat and vegetables.

Equivalents

Bosanski misto смеса
Čeština všehochuť
Deutsch Medley Potpourri
Ελληνικά αποξηραμένα
Français pot-pourri potpourri
Gàidhlig sop às gach seid
עברית מחרוזת
Hrvatski misto смеса
Italiano miscuglio misto potpourri varietà
Македонски смеса
Nederlands potpourri
Português pot-pourri potpourri
Русский попурри смесь
Српски misto смеса
Svenska potpurri
Türkçe potpuri
Tiếng Việt hổ lốn

Examples

“A convention of sorts, the evening was an exciting potpourri of education, entertainment and political consciousness.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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