Potpourri
Potpourri
Potpourri (/poʊpʊˈriː/) is a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials, used to provide a gentle natural scent, commonly in residential settings. It is often placed in a decorative bowl. The word "potpourri" comes into English from the French word pot-pourri. The French term has two connotations. It is the French name for a Spanish stew with a wide variety of ingredients called "olla podrida". In English, "potpourri" is often used to refer to any collection of miscellaneous or diverse items.
Etymology
The term "potpourri" is derived from the French word "pot-pourri," which was originally used to refer to a Spanish stew made with a variety of ingredients. The literal translation of "pot-pourri" is "rotten pot." This term was then used metaphorically in French to refer to a miscellaneous collection, and this sense was borrowed into English.
Related Terms
- Aromatherapy: The use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils for healing and cosmetic purposes.
- Essential oil: A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile chemical compounds from plants.
- Dried flowers: Flowers that have been dried for preservation, often used in potpourri.
- Herbalism: The study or use of the medicinal properties of plants.
- Incense: Aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned.
- Sachet: A small cloth scented bag filled with herbs, potpourri, or aromatic ingredients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Potpourri
- Wikipedia's article - Potpourri
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