“Popery” or “Potpourri”

popery / potpourri are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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popery

nounoffensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church.

potpourri p·OW·p·uh·r·IY

nouna jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume.

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“popery”

…a famous sermon that while Popery was "gross superstition", yet "Papists,…

“potpourri”

…Portelinha (Bônus Track) - Victor Pozas
…the name "Luke Ski's Psycho Potpourri" in 1996.
…"Essad Bey's Mohammed is a potpourri of bad history, distorted facts…
Potpourri 2

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