Meaning of miscellany in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmɪsəˌleɪni/

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1. Noun

   miscellany

   Etymology

   late 16th century: from French miscellanées (feminine plural), from Latin miscellanea (see miscellanea)

   Definitions

   1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

   Examples

   • « a great assortment of cars was on display »
   • « he had a variety of disorders »
   • « a veritable smorgasbord of religions »
2. 2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.