pot·pour·ri /ˌpōpəˈrē/ noun: potpourri; noun: pot-pourri a mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl or small sack to perfume clothing or a room. a mixture of things, especially a musical or literary medley. This is our potpouri episode. We throw in a little bit of politics, philosophy, television and film history, and even talk about the Dodgers. Enjoy!