Congeries
(noun)
- A collection or gathering of various items, often of different types or qualities.
- A mass or aggregate of things, typically without any order or organization.
- A miscellaneous assortment of objects or things.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word congeries, meaning 'a collection or heap'.
Examples:
- The antique store was filled with a congeries of trinkets, knick-knacks, and curios.
- The garage was a congeries of tools, machinery, and old tires.
- His bookshelf was a congeries of novels, academic journals, and cookbooks.
- The museum's collection of artifacts was a congeries of items from all over the world.
- Her jewelry box was a congeries of precious stones, gold, and silver pieces.