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paraphernalia

Noun

IPA /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

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The collection of equipment and assorted objects needed for an activity.

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paraphernalia/ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

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Brushes and drawing tools
Paint jars and other supplies
All the equipment for the activity

Paraphernalia is an assortment of equipment and objects needed for an activity.

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We packed the tent and all our camping paraphernalia into the car.
The art room was filled with brushes, jars and other painting paraphernalia.

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paraphernalia — The collection of equipment and assorted objects needed for an activity.

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The collection of equipment and assorted objects needed for an activity.

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Word origin

From medieval Latin paraphernalia, ultimately from Greek words for property separate from a dowry.

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All the paraphernalia for something introduces an assortment of practical items.

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