variety
     n 1: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a
          great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a
          variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of
          religions" [syn: {assortment}, {mixture}, {mixed bag}, {miscellany},
           {miscellanea}, {salmagundi}, {smorgasbord}, {potpourri},
           {motley}]
     2: noticeable heterogeneity; "a diversity of possibilities";
        "the range and variety of his work is amazing" [syn: {diverseness},
         {diversity}, {multifariousness}]
     3: (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a
        species that differe from others of the same species in
        minor but heritable characteristics; "varieties are
        frequently recognized in botany"
     4: a show consisting of a series of short unrelated
        performances [syn: {variety show}]
     5: a category of things distinguished by some common
        characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art";
        "what kinds of desserts are there?" [syn: {kind}, {sort},
        {form}]
     6: a difference that is usually pleasant; "he goes to France
        for variety"; "it is a refreshing change to meet a woman
        mechanic" [syn: {change}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0