Paraphernalia
(noun)
- A collection of miscellaneous items, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity or purpose.
- Assorted equipment or apparatus needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Origin:
From the latin word paraphernalia, from greek parapherna, from para- "beside" + pherna "propert.y"
Examples:
- The detective examined the drug dealer's paraphernalia.
- The artist's studio was filled with all sorts of paraphernalia.
- The rock climber had all the necessary paraphernalia for a successful climb.
- The doctor had all the necessary paraphernalia to perform the surgery.
- The detective found a large amount of drug paraphernalia in the suspect's house.