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motley, n.
(motleys)
more info a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
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motley
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more info a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume)
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motley
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more info a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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assortment miscellanea miscellany mixed bag mixture motley potpourri salmagundi smorgasbord variety

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"a great assortment of cars was on display"
"he had a variety of disorders"
"a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
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