Gallimaufry:
[ga-le-mo-fre]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: French,
mid-16th century
1. A hodgepodge,
mishmash, or medley
2. A ragout, hash, or
similar culinary item
Examples used in a sentence:
1. I enjoy a gallimaufry
of activities and hobbies rather than just one specific thing.
2. On the day after
Thanksgiving, everyone brings their leftovers to my house and we make one big gallimaufry
of them.
About Gallimaufry
Many households have a designated place for the gallimaufry
of items that pile up over time: the
junk drawer. In fact, there are many
websites dedicated to the sharing of photos of junk drawers.
Did You Know?
Centuries ago, French chefs would often cook up galimafree,
a meat stew featuring a blend of ingredients and leftovers that needed to be
used. Over time, this concept of a
hodgepodge evolved into gallimaufry.
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