# olla podrida

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/

## Definitions
1. A Spanish stew made from a mixture of highly seasoned meat and vegetables.
2. A miscellaneous assortment or collection; a hodgepodge.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish olla podrida, from Old Spanish olla potrida (literally “rotten pot”) or olla poderida (literally “pot [of the] mighty”). Doublet of potpourri.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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