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Paraphernalia vs Accoutrement - What's the difference?

paraphernalia | accoutrement |

In pluralonly|lang=en terms the difference between paraphernalia and accoutrement

is that paraphernalia is (pluralonly) miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff while accoutrement is (pluralonly) trappings.

As nouns the difference between paraphernalia and accoutrement

is that paraphernalia is (pluralonly) miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff while accoutrement is the act of accoutering.

paraphernalia

English

(wikipedia paraphernalia)

Noun

(-)
  • (pluralonly) Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff.
    • He has an impressive collection of bicycling paraphernalia , but he doesn't ride very often anymore.
  • (archaic) Things a woman owns, apart from her dowry.

    • Synonyms

    * (sense, woman's possessions) parapherna

    accoutrement

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (chiefly US) accouterment

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of accoutering.
  • An article of clothing or equipment, in particular when used as an accessory.
  • (pluralonly) apparatus needed for a task or journey.
  • (military, pluralonly) Equipment other than weapons and uniform.
  • (pluralonly) trappings.
  • An identifying yet superficial characteristic.

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