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gallimaufry

/ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/

Meanings
  • noun

    A dish made from a variety of ingredients, often including meats, vegetables, and spices, mixed together in a chaotic or unappealing way.

    - "The chef created a delicious gallimaufry of vegetables and meats."
    - "The travelers were surprised to find a local delicacy called gallimaufry at the market."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/



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Synonyms

hodgepodge , olio , potpourri
Rhymes
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gallows , mauve , caucasian , jaundice
Variants
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gallimaufries , gallimaufry
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'gallimaufry' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the French word 'galimaufré', which means 'ragged, shabby, or patched'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'gallimaufry' has been used in English since at least the 16th century.

  2. In the novel 'Gulliver's Travels', Swift uses the term 'gallimaufry' to describe the inhabitants of the island of Brobdingnag, who are much larger than the average human.


Related Concepts
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  1. hodgepodge: A term similar to gallimaufry, meaning a mixture of various things, often of diverse origins or qualities.


Culture
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Gallimaufry has been used in literature and art to describe a chaotic or disordered mixture of things. In the novel 'Gulliver's Travels' by Jonathan Swift, a gallimaufry is described as a group of people who are a confused and disorderly mix of different nationalities and cultures.

How to Memorize "gallimaufry"

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