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bric-a-brac

American  
[brik-uh-brak] / ˈbrɪk əˌbræk /
Or bric-à-brac

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

  1. miscellaneous small articles collected for their antiquarian, sentimental, decorative, or other interest.

bric-a-brac British  
/ ˈbrɪkəˌbræk /

noun

  1. miscellaneous small objects, esp furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare

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Etymology

Origin of bric-a-brac

1830–40; < French, Middle French: literally, at random, without rhyme or reason; gradational compound from elements of obscure origin

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