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View usage for: (mɪseləni, US mɪsəleɪni) Word forms: plural miscellaniescountable nounA miscellany of things is a collection or group of many different kinds of things. [written] ...glass cases filled with a miscellany of objects. [+ of] The top drawer held a miscellany of foreign coins and banknotes. Synonyms: assortment, collection, variety, mixture More Synonyms of miscellany miscellany in British English (mɪˈsɛlənɪ, US English ˈmɪsəˌleɪnɪ) nounWord forms: plural -nies1. a mixed assortment of items 2. (sometimes plural) a miscellaneous collection of essays, poems, etc, by different authors in one volume Word origin C16: from French miscellanées (pl) miscellaneamiscellany in American English (ˈmɪsəˌleɪni; British mɪˈsɛləni) nounWord forms: plural ˈmiscelˌlanies1. a miscellaneous collection, esp. of literary works 2. [often pl.] such a collection of writings, as in a book Word origin < Fr miscellanées, pl. < L miscellanea, neut. pl. of miscellaneus: see miscellaneous Examples of 'miscellany' in a sentencemiscellany Definition a mixed assortment of items glass cases filled with a miscellany of objects Synonyms mixed bag mélange (French) hotchpotch salmagundi gallimaufry omnium-gatherum Additional synonymsDefinition a collection of poems or other literary pieces by various authors an anthology of poetry Synonyms collection, choice, selection, treasury, digest, compilation, garland, compendium, miscellany, analects Definition a group of people A collection of people of all ages assembled to pay their respects. Synonyms group, company, crowd, gathering, assembly, cluster, congregation, assortment, assemblageas great a diversity of genetic material as possible Synonyms range, variety, sweep, scope, field, sphere, compass, assortment, medley, amplitude, ambitNearby words ofmiscellany - miscarriage
- miscarry
- miscellaneous
- miscellany
- mischance
- mischief
- mischievous
Additional synonymsDefinition a hotchpotch or mixture, esp. a ridiculous or unbelievable one an intolerable farrago of rubbish Synonyms hotchpotch, mixture, jumble, medley, hash, mixed bag, potpourri, mélange, miscellany, mishmash, hodgepodge, salmagundi, gallimaufry Definition articles donated for a jumble sale a meaningless jumble of words Synonyms muddle, mixture, mess, disorder, confusion, chaos, litter, clutter, disarray, medley, mélange, miscellany, mishmash, farrago, hotchpotch, hodgepodge, gallimaufry, pig's breakfast (informal), disarrangement Definition a mixture of various elements a medley of traditional songs Synonyms mixture, confusion, jumble, assortment, patchwork, pastiche, mixed bag (informal), potpourri, mélange, miscellany, mishmash, farrago, hotchpotch, hodgepodge, salmagundi, olio, gallimaufry, omnium-gatherum Definition a combination of different things, such as feelings a mixture of spiced, grilled vegetables Synonyms blend, mix, variety, fusion, assortment, combine, brew, jumble, medley, concoction, amalgam, amalgamation, mixed bag (informal), meld, potpourri, mélange, miscellany, conglomeration, hotchpotch, admixture, salmagundi Definition an assortment or medley a potpourri of architectural styles from all over the world Synonyms mixture, collection, combination, patchwork, medley, motley, pastiche, mixed bag (informal), mélange, miscellany, hotchpotch, salmagundi, gallimaufry Definition different things of the same kind a store selling a wide variety of goods Synonyms range, selection, assortment, mix, collection, line-up, mixture, array, cross section, medley, multiplicity, mixed bag (informal), miscellany, motley collection, intermixture |