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pot-pourri

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pot-pourri

In music, a medley of themes from various musical works, especially operas or operettas. The term is identical to the Spanish olla podrida.



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Most of his poems, other than certain political satire, which drew on him the Emperor's wrath, are full of subtle sadness and fragrant regret, reminding one of pot-pourri in some deep blue porcelain bowl.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
She could trim a hat, make molasses candy, recite "Curfew shall not ring to-night," and play "The Lost Chord" and a pot-pourri from "Carmen.
Ethan Frome by Wharton, Edith View in context
And, Cecily, thank you ever so much for that little bag of pot-pourri.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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