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paraphernalia

[par-uh-fer-neyl-yuh, -fuh-neyl-] / ˌpær ə fərˈneɪl yə, -fəˈneɪl- /


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"Winnie the Pooh is all of us," said Kevin Kern, senior manager of research at the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California, where all kinds of Pooh paraphernalia are neatly catalogued.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Today, Mexico City is home to animal-themed Capybara Burger, a store near the center square that sells nothing but capybara paraphernalia and several zoos where visitors can see or pet them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The filing cabinet rammed with club paraphernalia was emptied - except for one key document.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The main decor consisted of historical photos and restaurant paraphernalia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

However, months would go by, with no job in sight for my mother, and I would continue without school paraphernalia.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane