miscellanies

Meanings

• noun

  A collection of various items or pieces, often without any particular order or connection.

  - "The antique shop sold a miscellany of items from around the world."
  - "My grandmother's attic was filled with a fascinating miscellany of trinkets and keepsakes."

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Synonyms

miscellanea

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Rhymes

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miscellany , banality , solubility , infallibility , vulgarity

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Variants

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miscellanies , miscellany

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'miscella,' meaning a mixture or blend.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'miscellany' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. A famous collection of essays, poems, and other writings called 'Miscellanies' was published by Edgar Allan Poe in 1841.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anthology: An anthology is a collection of literary works, often from various authors, on a specific theme or topic.

2. Assortment: An assortment is a collection of different things, often of the same type, available for selection.

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Culture

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In literature, miscellanies often refer to collections of poetry, essays, or other writings. In art, a miscellany might refer to a collage or assemblage of various objects.

How to Memorize "miscellanies"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'Mix a Cell Any,' to help you remember the word 'miscellany.'

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