Gallimaufry refers to a heterogeneous mixture or jumble. The word originated from a 16th-century French stew, implying a varied mix of ingredients.
Gallimaufry is a noun that means a heterogeneous mixture or jumble of things. Its origin lies in a 16th-century French meat stew, suggesting a varied dish.
| Word | gallimaufry |
|---|---|
| Date | December 18, 2016 |
| Type | noun |
| Syllables | gal-uh-MAW-free |
| Etymology | If the word gallimaufry doesn't make your mouth water, it may be because you don't know its history. In the 16th century, Middle-French speaking cooks made a meat stew called galimafree. It must have been a varied dish because English speakers chose its name for any mix or jumble of things. If gallimaufry isn't to your taste, season your speech with one of its synonyms: hash (which can be a muddle of chopped meat and potatoes), hotchpotch (a stew or a hodgepodge), or potpourri (another stew turned medley). |
| Examples | The essay collection covers a gallimaufry of subjects, from stamp collecting to Portuguese cooking. "Upon entering the gallery, one of the first things that catches my eye is a gallimaufry of vibrant, oversized collages." — Rosalie Spear, The Las Vegas Weekly, 29 Mar. 2016 |
| Definition | : a heterogeneous mixture : jumble |
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