hotchpotch

English

/ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (alt form) hodgepodge.
  • (alt form) hodgepodge.
  • (civil law) The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
  • (archaic) A kind of mutton broth with green peas instead of barley or rice.

Etymology

Derived from French hochepot.

Origin

French

hochepot

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