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paraphernalia

UK/.pærәfә'neiliә/US
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Definitions

n.

Miscellaneous equipment, accessories, or items associated with a particular activity

(某活动所需的)各种用具,随身物品

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
parabeside, alongside
+
phernroot
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
iasuffix
=paraphernalia

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The photographer carried paraphernalia including tripods, lenses, and lighting equipment to the studio.

  • 2.

    The magician's performance included all the paraphernalia of illusion tricks like cards and coins.

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