das Potpourri
Translation
potpourri, medley, miscellany, hodgepodge
Examples
Im Wohnzimmer duftet es nach einem Potpourri.
The living room smells of a potpourri.
Das Konzert war ein Potpourri bekannter Melodien.
The concert was a medley of well-known melodies.
Grammar Patterns
ein Potpourri aus ((et3)) a potpourri/medley of (sth.) The program was a potpourri of opera arias.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mischung, Sammelsurium, Medley
Etymology
From French 'pot pourri', literally 'rotten pot', referring to a mix of ingredients left to mature in a pot.
Memory Tips
Remember its two main meanings: a mixture of dried, fragrant flowers, and a medley of musical pieces.