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paraphernalia
[par-uh-fer-neyl-yuh, -fuh-neyl-]
noun
(sometimes used with a singular verb)equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity.
a skier's paraphernalia.
Synonyms:(used with a plural verb)personal belongings.
Synonyms:(used with a singular verb)the personal articles, apart from dower, reserved by law to a married woman.
paraphernalia
/ ˌæəəˈԱɪɪə /
plural noun
miscellaneous articles or equipment
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- paraphernalian adjective
- paraphernal adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of paraphernalia1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of paraphernalia1
Example Sentences
But when usage spiked during the pandemic, nitrous oxide manufacturers began selling much larger canisters online – as large as 2kg – and, eventually, in shops selling electronic vapes and other smoking paraphernalia.
The pub's owners said its staff had been tricked by the group, who had allegedly concealed their Nazi paraphernalia.
We bought matching T-shirts and stocked up on loads of snacks and paraphernalia.
The investigation also found that, on two separate occasions in August, Morales had cited individuals for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, then lied about how he disposed of the items.
A search of their vehicle yielded the drugs, hypodermic needles and other related paraphernalia, according to authorities.
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