Entry Word: accoutrement

Function: noun

Meaning:

or accouterment

1 something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment <this vacuum cleaner has all of the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors> — see accessory 1
2 accoutrements or accouterments pluralitems needed for the performance of a task or activity <has all the accoutrements that the home pastry chef could ever want> — see equipment