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farraginous

/fəˈrædʒənəs/
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The word farraginous describes an often-confusing mixture or hodgepodge of miscellaneous things. Some might describe a dinner of food dishes from different cuisines — e.g., wonton soup, spaghetti and meatballs, tacos, and tzatziki salad — as being farraginous.

The word farraginous is the adjective derived from the noun farrago, meaning "a mix of odds and ends" or "a motley assortment of things." That word was borrowed from Latin, where it meant "a mixed crop of grains." Farraginous generally has a somewhat negative vibe, suggesting that something is like a random grab bag of things with no theme or organization and little thoughtfulness or intentionality behind it.

Definitions of farraginous
  1. adjective
    made up of a mix of miscellaneous things
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