Gallimaufry

WORD OF THE DAY


gallimaufry \ gal-uh-MAW-free \ noun


Definition
1: a heterogeneous mixture
2: jumble


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


Did You Know?
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).