Hotchpotch

//ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
  2. 2
    a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables wordnet
  3. 3
    A kind of mutton broth with green peas instead of barley or rice. archaic
  4. 4
    a motley assortment of things wordnet
  5. 5
    Alternative form of hodgepodge (“miscellaneous collection”). alt-of, alternative

    "A mixture or hotchpotch of many tastes."

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  1. 6
    Alternative form of hodgepodge (“mixture of ingredients”). alt-of, alternative

Etymology

From French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin. Compare Dutch hutspot.

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