paraphernalia
/ˌpɛ rə fə ˈneɪl jə/
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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):
- The Reich stuff Nazi paraphernalia adorns the Tse bar, a far-right hangout in the Mongolian capital.
- 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.
- As prosperity pushes millions into the middle class, the market for erotic paraphernalia is booming.
Quotes
- "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
- "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
- "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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