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单词 bric-à-brac
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
bric-a-brac or bric-à-brac/ˈbrɪkəˌbræk/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. small articles collected for decoration;
    knickknacks;
    trinkets: [uncountable; used with a singular verb]She had bric-a-brac that was scattered all over the room.[countable* used as a plural with a plural verb]The bric-a-brac were lined up on shelves.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
bric-a-brac  (brikə brak′),USA pronunciation n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.)
  1. miscellaneous small articles collected for their antiquarian, sentimental, decorative, or other interest.
Also, bric-à-brac′. 
  • French, Middle French: literally, at random, without rhyme or reason; gradational compound from elements of obscure origin, originally
  • 1830–40
    trinkets, gimcracks, knickknacks, baubles, gewgaws.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
bric-a-brac /ˈbrɪkəˌbræk/ n
  1. miscellaneous small objects, esp furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare
Etymology: 19th Century: from French; phrase based on bric piece
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