Pot`pour`ri" (?), n. [F., fr. pot pot + pourri, p. p. of pourrir to rot, L. putrere. Cf. Olla-podrida.] A medley or mixture. Specifically: (a) A ragout composed of different sorts of meats, vegetables, etc., cooked together. (b) A jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices, used to scent a room. (c) A piece of music made up of different airs strung together; a medley. (d) A literary production composed of parts brought together without order or bond of connection.

• a collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley
  
• an anthology of miscellaneous prose
  
• (music) a medley of songs or music
  
• a mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room
  
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• several songs strung together (medley)