Farraginous

/fəˈrædʒɪnəs/ adjective

Definition

Of the nature of or resembling a farrage; consisting of a confused mixture of different things; disorderly and jumbled.

Etymology

From Latin 'farragino-' (relating to mixed fodder) combined with the English adjective suffix '-ous' (meaning full of or characterized by).

Kelly Says

This is one of those magnificent rare adjectives that paints a picture with just one word—it captures the exact feeling of opening a drawer full of tangled, unrelated items.

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