paraphernalia Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
    appurtenance; gear.

WordNet

Par`a*pher*na"li*a noun plural
Etymology
LL. paraphernalia bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr. beside + a bride's dowry, fr. fe`rein to bring. See 1st Bear.
Definitions
  1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.
  2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.

Webster 1913