potpourri

• Nom désignant un mélange ou une collection d'éléments variés, par exemple un pot-pourri de morceaux de musique, un ensemble hétéroclite d'objets ou un mélange aromatique de pétales de fleurs séchés et d'épices.

A noun referring to a mixture or collection of various different items, such as a medley of musical pieces, an assortment of diverse things, or a fragrant blend of dried flower petals and spices.

1. Mixed collectionB2formal

   A diverse assortment or mixture of various items, ideas, or elements.

   Mélange hétéroclite

   • The book is a potpourri of essays on different topics.
   • The festival offered a potpourri of music, dance, and food.
   • Her speech was a potpourri of anecdotes and advice.

   Synonymesassortmenthodgepodgejumblemedleymiscellanymishmashmixed bagmixturemotleyragbagsalad

2. Musical medleyB2formal

   A musical piece made up of a series of tunes or songs from various sources, often arranged in a continuous sequence.

   Pot-pourri musical

   • The orchestra played a potpourri of popular movie themes.
   • The band's performance was a lively potpourri of folk songs.
   • He composed a potpourri of classical melodies for the piano.

   Synonymesmedleypastichequodlibet

3. Scented mixtureB1formal

   A mixture of dried flower petals, herbs, and spices, kept in a jar to perfume a room.

   Mélange parfumé

   • She placed a bowl of potpourri on the table to freshen the room.
   • The potpourri smelled of lavender and cinnamon.
   • He bought a bag of potpourri as a gift for his aunt.