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   Par·a·pher·na·lia

   /ˌperəfə(r)ˈnālyə/

   

   noun

   • 1. miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity: "drills, saws, and other paraphernalia necessary for home improvements"
   • ▪ trappings associated with a particular institution or activity that are regarded as superfluous: "the rituals and paraphernalia of government"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting property owned by a married woman): from medieval Latin, based on Greek parapherna ‘property apart from a dowry’, from para ‘distinct from’ + pherna (from phernē ‘dower’).

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   noun. (sometimes used with a singular verb) equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity: a skier's paraphernalia. Synonyms: trappings. (used with a plural verb) personal belongings. Synonyms: effects. (used with a singular verb) Law. the personal articles, apart from dower, reserved by law to a married woman.

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   Now, it can refer to any gear or equipment necessary for a sport or any undertaking. For example, a hockey player’s paraphernalia would include various pieces of protective padding, while a pastry chef has a different set of articles she needs for her task, such as baking tins and mixers.

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   Paraphernalia definition, equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity: a skier's paraphernalia. See more.

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   6 days ago · plural noun (sometimes functioning as singular) 1. miscellaneous articles or equipment. 2. law. (formerly) articles of personal property given to a married woman by her husband before or during marriage and regarded in law as her possessions over which she has some measure of control. Collins English Dictionary.

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   paraphernalia. noun. /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/. /ˌpærəfərˈneɪliə/. [uncountable] a large number of objects or personal possessions, especially the equipment that you need for a particular activity. skiing paraphernalia. an electric kettle and all the paraphernalia for making tea and coffee. Extra Examples.

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   n. 1. ( often used with a pl. v.) equipment, apparatus, or furnishings used in or necessary for a particular activity. 2. ( used with a pl. v.) personal belongings. 3. ( used with a sing. v.) Law. the personal property of a married woman, which she may bequeath.

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   (plural only) Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff. He has an impressive collection of bicycling paraphernalia, but he doesn't ride very often anymore. Wiktionary. More Noun Definitions (1) Synonyms: appurtenance. gear. apparatus. material. accouterment. equipment. tackle. turnout. rig.