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paraphernalia

/ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

/ˌpærəfərˈneɪljə/

paraphernalianoun

Translations

He packed all his fishing paraphernalia for the trip.

Он упаковал все свои рыболовные принадлежности для поездки.

The fans wore team paraphernalia to the game.

Болельщики надели атрибутику команды на игру.

Additional translations

Definitions

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

The garage was filled with camping paraphernalia, including tents, sleeping bags, and lanterns.

Objects or equipment associated with a particular (often illegal) activity, especially drug use, gambling, or other prohibited practices.

Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.

(Archaic, Law) The personal property of a married woman that is not included in her dowry and remains under her ownership.

Under common-law rules, a wife could dispose of her paraphernalia by will.

Synonyms

paraphernaliaadjective

/ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

/ˌpærəfərˈneɪljə/

Used attributively before a noun to modify it in the sense of ‘relating to paraphernalia’ (e.g., paraphernalia laws).

Definitions

Relating to or regulating paraphernalia, especially equipment used for a specific activity.

The new paraphernalia regulations restrict the sale of certain glass pipes.