miscel'laneously
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miscellaneous (ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | composed of or containing a variety of things; mixed; varied |
| 2. | having varied capabilities, sides, etc |
| [C17: from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus mixed, from miscēre to mix] | |
| miscel'laneously | |
| —adv | |
| miscel'laneousness | |
| —n | |
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Miscel'laneously
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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