1. a confused jumble or medley of things: "a glorious gallimaufry of childhood perceptions"
▪ a dish made from diced or minced meat, especially a hash or ragout.
Word Originmid 16th century: from archaic French galimafrée ‘unappetizing dish’, perhaps from Old French galer ‘have fun’ + Picard mafrer ‘eat copious quantities’.