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   paraphernalia

   /ˌparəfəˈneɪlɪə/

   noun

   • 1. miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity: "drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements"
   • ▪ trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous: "the rituals and paraphernalia of government"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting property owned by a married woman): from medieval Latin, based on Greek parapherna ‘property apart from a dowry’, from para ‘distinct from’ + pherna (from phernē ‘dower’).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPARAPHERNALIA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Paraphernalia are the objects needed or connected with a particular activity, such as gardening, photography, or drug use. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     PARAPHERNALIA meaning: 1. all the objects needed for or...

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     PARAPHERNALIA translate: （某项活动所需的）全部用具，全套装备. Learn more in...

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     PARAPHERNALIA translate: （某項活動所需的）全部用具，全套裝備. Learn more in...

   • Paraphrased

     PARAPHRASED definition: 1. past simple and past participle...

   • Paraphernalia in Polish

     paraphernalia translate: akcesoria, przybory, sprzęt,...

   • Translate English to French

     PARAPHERNALIA translate: attirail. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to German

     paraphernalia translate: die Utensilien(pl.). Learn more in...

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     paraphernalia translate: đồ dùng cá nhân. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › paraphernaliaParaphernalia Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Paraphernalia can mean articles of equipment, items or features associated with a particular activity, or personal belongings. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of paraphernalia.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPARAPHERNALIA definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Paraphernalia are the objects needed or connected with a particular activity, such as gardening, photography, or drugs. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of paraphernalia with examples from various sources.

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   Paraphernalia definition: equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity. See examples of PARAPHERNALIA used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPARAPHERNALIA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Paraphernalia are miscellaneous articles or equipment related to a particular activity or person. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of paraphernalia with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › paraphernaliaparaphernalia noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   noun. /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/ /ˌpærəfərˈneɪliə/ [uncountable] a large number of objects or personal possessions, especially the equipment that you need for a particular activity. skiing paraphernalia. an electric kettle and all the paraphernalia for making tea and coffee. Extra Examples. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › paraphernaliaParaphernalia - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of paraphernalia. noun. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. synonyms: appurtenance, gear. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Paraphernalia." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/paraphernalia. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024. Copy citation.