miscellanea
Random collected things
Miscellanea is a collection of miscellaneous items—various writings, objects, or facts gathered together without a unifying theme.
The word often describes compilations of literary fragments, curiosities, or assorted writings: The archive contained miscellanea from the estate.
It treats variety itself as the organizing principle.
Mixed collection of things
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
- jumbleConfused disorderly collection
compilation · anthology · aggregation · assemblage · accumulation · conglomeration · gallimaufry · farrago
Unusual or strange things
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- ephemeraDisposables preserved as collectibles
- relicsPreserved items from antiquity
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
antiquities · novelties · bric-a-brac · knickknacks · curios · collectibles · trinkets · keepsakes
Small choice pieces
- factsVerifiable pieces of truth
- minutiaePetty precise particulars
- arcanaEsoteric specialized knowledge
- esotericaObscure specialized knowledge
anecdotes · lore · obscurities · nuggets · details · particulars · incidentals · marginalia
assortment
Mixed collection of things
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- potpourriFragrant dried petal mixture
- hodgepodgeConfused, disorderly mixture
jumble · compilation · anthology · aggregation · assemblage · accumulation · conglomeration · gallimaufry · farrago · salmagundi
oddities
Unusual or strange things
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- ephemeraDisposables preserved as collectibles
- relicsPreserved items from antiquity
artifacts · antiquities · novelties · bric-a-brac · knickknacks · curios · collectibles · trinkets · keepsakes · memorabilia
tidbits
Small choice pieces
- factsVerifiable pieces of truth
- minutiaePetty precise particulars
- arcanaEsoteric specialized knowledge
esoterica · anecdotes · lore · obscurities · nuggets · details · particulars · incidentals · marginalia · footnotes
- stuffthings, items, objects, stuff, goods
- anthologiesanthology, anthologies, collection, poetry collection, compilation
miscellaneamatched set
Coordinated items sold together
complete set · definitive edition · complete works · encyclopedia