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Where did potpourri originate from?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 11/10/2020

Potpourri is an English word for a 17th century French term which meant dried herbs that were allowed to dry and get moldy. Spices were added to make it smell nice and it was used to make rooms smell better considering the hygiene of the time period.

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10y ago

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