potpourri

Meanings

• noun

  A mixture of dried flowers, spices, and other fragrant materials.

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Variants

List of all variants of potpourri that leads to same result
potpourri , potpourris

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Etymology

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French word meaning 'rotten pot' or 'rotten bouquet'. It was originally a mixture of flowers that had wilted in a pot.

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Trivia

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1. Potpourri was popularized in Europe during the Renaissance period.

2. Some people believe that potpourri can be used as a natural insect repellent.

3. Potpourri can be made at home by drying flowers and spices and mixing them together.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aromatherapy: Potpourri is used in aromatherapy to release fragrances and promote relaxation and well-being.

2. Floral arrangement: Potpourri is a type of floral arrangement that includes dried flowers and fragrant materials.

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Culture

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In various cultures, potpourri is used as a decorative item to add fragrance to a room. It is often placed in bowls or sachets and can be found in many homes and businesses.

How to Memorize "potpourri"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl filled with colorful dried flowers, spices, and other fragrant materials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'potpourri' with the idea of a fragrant mixture of dried flowers and spices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym POTPOURRI to remember the definition: Pot = Potpourri, O = Origin (French), T = Type (mixture), P = Pleasing fragrance, O = Originated from wilted flowers, R = Room decoration, R = Relaxation, I = In bowls or sachets.

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