paraphernalia
nounfeminine/pɐɾɐfɨɾnɐˈliɐ/low
pa·ra·fer·na·li·a
Definition
A collection of objects, equipment, or apparatus, often considered excessive or complicated.
He brought all the photographic paraphernalia for the shoot.
The ritual required a specific paraphernalia of candles and incense.
Common collocations
electronic paraphernaliascientific paraphernaliaall the paraphernalia
Etymology
Do latim 'paraphernalia' (bens da mulher fora do dote), do grego 'parápherna'.