WOTD: Farrago

Aha! A request submitted by the one and only Britt. How could I refuse?

Farrago
- n.

Pronunciation:
[fuh-RAH-goh, -REY-]

Definition:
a confused mixture; hodgepodge; medley: a farrago of doubts, fears, hopes, and wishes.

Etymology:
1630s, from L. farrago "medley, mix of grains for animal feed," from far "grain" (see barley).

Quote with the word:
"The less I understood of this farrago, the less I was in a position to judge of its importance."
- Robert Louis Stevenson (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)

Thank you Jordan! I love this word after I got it as my dictionary word of the day app (I'm a dork). I knew you'd have the interesting info on it :)

I have a word of the day app, too. Heheh. :)

Hah! That does not surprise me! Lol

I love the 'confused' mixture in the description. It's what made me like this word so much.

I'm eating a farrago of chocolate covered dried fruits.

And I was on its editing team...just a little bit of arrogance for you all!