clutter

English

/ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/, /ˈklʌtɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A confused disordered jumble of things.
  • (uncountable) Background echoes, from clouds etc., on a radar or sonar screen.
  • (countable) A group of cats;
  • (obsolete) Clatter; confused noise.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cloteren (form clots, coagulate, heap on) suffix from English clot.

Origin

English

clot

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