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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'.