noun
potpourri
poh-poo-REE/ˌpəʊpʊˈriː/
A fragrant mixture of dried plant materials.
The potpourri's dried petals mingle with shells and fabric scraps.
Etymology
Literally “rotten pot,” this expression named a stew of mixed meats and vegetables. The idea of ingredients mingled together developed into the figurative sense of a miscellaneous collection.
More examples
- She makes potpourri with dried rose petals and orange peel.
- The lavender potpourri smells fresh even after several weeks.
- These potpourris combine different flowers, herbs, and spices.
Forms
potpourri · potpourris