miscellanea

[ mis-uh-ley-nee-uh ]

plural noun

1. miscellaneous collected writings, papers, or objects.

miscellanea

/ ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪə /

plural noun

1. a collection of miscellaneous items, esp literary works

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscellanea¹

1565–75; < Latin miscellānea hash, hodgepodge, noun use of neuter plural of miscellāneus miscellaneous

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscellanea¹

C16: from Latin: neuter pl of miscellāneus miscellaneous

Example Sentences

The miscellanea included twisted wood, yellowed newspaper clippings, a Russian verb finder and piles of paintings.

From New York Times

Mr. Sacks has experience in audio broadcasting as a co-host of the popular “All-In” podcast, which features an assemblage of Silicon Valley figures discussing technology, politics and miscellanea.

From New York Times

Officials from the archives retrieve 15 boxes containing presidential records and other sensitive material, along with various news clippings and other miscellanea.

From New York Times

Those devoted to the Gainsbourg-Birkin universe may delight in the miscellanea presented here, but Gainsbourg has no interest in rendering her mother’s life, or their relationship, accessible or particularly fascinating to the uninitiated.

From New York Times

The arrangement – known to fans of graphic design and internet miscellanea as knolling – won the police department several thousand Facebook likes.

From The Guardian

Related Words

• oeuvre