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Word: Paraphernalia
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century (denoting property owned by a married woman): from medieval Latin, based on Greek parapherna ‘property apart from a dowry’, from para ‘distinct from’ + pherna (from phernē ‘dower’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌparəfəˈneɪlɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity
Short Definition:miscellaneous articles
Examples:- drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements
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