Associations to the word «Paraphernalia»

Wiktionary

PARAPHERNALIA, noun. (pluralonly) Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff.
PARAPHERNALIA, noun. (archaic) Things a woman owns, apart from her dowry.

Dictionary definition

PARAPHERNALIA, noun. Equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc..

Wise words

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