paraphernalia  /ˌpɛ rə fə ˈneɪl jə/ ? Meaning of "paraphernalia"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

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Usage(s):

  1. The Reich stuff Nazi paraphernalia adorns the Tse bar, a far-right hangout in the Mongolian capital.
  2. But this site appears to have the greatest inventory not just of movies but also of fun paraphernalia such as movie posters and gear with movi e-studio logos.
  3. As prosperity pushes millions into the middle class, the market for erotic paraphernalia is booming.

Quotes

  1. "All I know is this, if I had that much money, that many consultants, that many employees, that many different headquarters, that much paraphernalia, I might be running as far behind as he is," Huckabee said. "A lot of people have realized...
    on Dec 19, 2007 By: Mike Huckabee Source: Forbes

  2. "During my time in Oakland, I never saw any player use steroids," Alderson said. "I never saw any steroids or steroid paraphernalia. Steroid suspicion was not a consideration of mine in trading Jose Canseco in 1992, in trading for him in 1997...
    on Mar 17, 2005 By: Sandy Alderson Source: INDYchannel.com

  3. "That is absolutely untrue," Aziz said. "The security paraphernalia, the security apparatus of Pakistan has nothing to do with the re-election of the president."
    on Oct 14, 2007 By: Shaukat Aziz Source: Reuters India

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