pae rə fər neIl yə
1. (used with a pl. verb) personal possessions, esp. small items.
The police looked over the paraphernalia in the woman’s room, hoping to find some useful clue.
He’s a big sports fan and spends his money on paraphernalia such as posters, hats, and T-shirts.
2. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) furnishings or equipment, esp. that used in a particular job or activity.
In the doctor’s bag was a stethoscope, a blood pressure gauge, and other paraphernalia of his profession.