Bizarrerie

/bɪˌzɑrəˈri/ noun

Definition

A collection of bizarre or oddly fascinating things; an exhibition or display of strange curiosities.

Etymology

From French bizarrerie, combining bizarre with the French suffix '-erie' (meaning a shop or collection of something), similar to how 'boulangerie' means a bakery or collection of bread items.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-erie' in French is like saying 'a place full of [something]'—just like boulangerie is full of baguettes, bizarrerie is full of strangeness!

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