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Potpourri vs Patchwork - What's the difference?

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Potpourri is a synonym of patchwork.


As nouns the difference between potpourri and patchwork

is that potpourri is while patchwork is a work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.

As a verb patchwork is

to create a patchwork from pieces of fabric.

potpourri

English

Alternative forms

* pot pourri

Noun

(wikipedia potpourri) (en noun)
  • 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.

    • patchwork

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
  • Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one, whole piece.
  • * Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life.

    • Related terms

    * patchy

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric
  • To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together
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