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Encyclopedia > Paraphernalia
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Paraphernalia refers to items and articles required for specific activities. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ...


Paraphernalia may refer to:

The origin of the word is in ancient Greek (para + pherne), 'things additional to a dowry'. In the propertied classes, a dowry was placed under the control of the husband, but was returned to the woman's family if the marriage ended in divorce or the death of either party, but the 'paraphernalia' which she brought with her remained her property. A gardener Gardening is the art of growing plants with the goal of crafting a purposeful landscape. ... Rusty spade small spade for clay soil; the other one for sandy soil and loamy soil A spade is a tool fit for digging, or something resembling that. ... Hoe may refer to: Look up hoe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An auger is a device for moving material or liquid by means of a rotating helical flighting. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Purses, such as this one by Burberry, are fashion accessories with a function. ... Bride Bride in formal dress North America. ... In law vesting is to give an immediately secured right of present or future enjoyment. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


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Paraphernalia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (154 words)
Gardening paraphernalia would include spades, hoes, augers, etc.
Sex toys are commonly and euphemistically referred to as paraphernalia.
Items carried in a pocketbooks may be referred to as paraphernalia.
Drug paraphernalia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (519 words)
Drug paraphernalia is any legitimate equipment, product, or material that is modified for making, using, or concealing illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
In the United States, under the Federal Drug Paraphernalia Statute, which is part of the Controlled Substances Act, it is illegal to possess, sell, transport, import, or export drug paraphernalia as defined.
While some of the paraphernalia was crude and home-made, much was being commercially manufactured to cater to a fast-growing market.
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