potpourri
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(pronounced poh-pur-REE)

Notice that this word is NOT pronounced as it appears. Say it POT PURR-ee and others will have comedy material to use against you for weeks. Disgustingly enough, this French word literally translates to “rotten pot.” Ironically, we now use it to describe a mixture of herbs, spices, and flowers that not only looks beautiful (hopefully), but also smells equally as pleasant. And you can use this odd, yet diverse, little word in one more way: to describe a random collection or medley of something.

Example: The new regional sales rep, who was on the ball and eager to secure a specification, presented a potpourri of durable fabrics and wallcoverings as he knew the firm had just landed a huge healthcare project the month before.