Gallimaufry: meaning, definitions and examples
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gallimaufry
[ ˌɡælɪˈmɔːfri ]
mixed collection
Gallimaufry refers to a hodgepodge or mixture of diverse elements. It can describe a jumble of various things, often food, but it can also refer to a collection of ideas or styles. The term conveys a sense of chaos or randomness in the mixture. Originally, it was used to describe a kind of stew made from various ingredients that were available, reflecting a lack of uniformity.
Synonyms
hodgepodge, jumble, medley, mishmash.
Examples of usage
- The artist's work is a gallimaufry of different styles.
- Her closet is a gallimaufry of colorful outfits.
- The novel presents a gallimaufry of characters and plotlines.
- His speech was a gallimaufry of thoughts and jokes.
Translations
Translations of the word "gallimaufry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mistura
- variedade
- confusão
🇮🇳 मिश्रण
- संग्रह
- कोलाज
🇩🇪 Mischmasch
- Sammelsurium
- Wirrwarr
🇮🇩 campuran
- kumpulan
- kerumunan
🇺🇦 мішаниця
- каламут
- збірна солянка
🇵🇱 mieszanina
- zbieranina
- chaos
🇯🇵 寄せ集め
- 混合物
- 雑多
🇫🇷 mélange
- bric-à-brac
- fourre-tout
🇪🇸 mezcla
- colección
- confusión
🇹🇷 karışım
- karma
- dağınıklık
🇰🇷 잡동사니
- 혼합물
- 혼란
🇸🇦 خليط
- فوضى
- مجموعة
🇨🇿 směs
- shromáždění
- chaos
🇸🇰 zmiešanina
- zmes
- chaos
🇨🇳 杂烩
- 混合物
- 杂乱
🇸🇮 mešanica
- zmes
- zmed
🇮🇸 blanda
- safn
- óreiða
🇰🇿 аралас
- кешен
- бұзақылық
🇬🇪 შერეული
- მრავალფეროვანი
- ყველაფერი ერთად
🇦🇿 qarışıq
- müxtəliflik
- dəzgah
🇲🇽 mezcla
- colección
- confusión
Etymology
The word 'gallimaufry' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French term 'galimafrée', which referred to a hash or stew of various meats. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'galere', meaning to be merry or joyful, reflecting the convivial and whimsical nature of a mixed dish. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of mixed collections, not just related to food. It was often associated with a variety of ingredients that were available, symbolizing a 'thrown together' quality. In literary contexts, gallimaufry has also come to describe a mixture of different ideas, themes, or artistic expressions, often with an eclectic or chaotic quality. This versatility has allowed the term to remain relevant in describing anything that lacks a cohesive structure or uniformity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,726, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.