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miscellaneous definition

mis·cel·la·ne·ous (mis′ə lā′nē əs)

adjective

  1. consisting or formed of various kinds; varied; mixed a box of miscellaneous candies
  2. having various qualities, abilities, etc.; many-sided

Etymology: L miscellaneus < miscellus, mixed < miscere, mix

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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