( sometimes used with a singular verb ) equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity

a skier's paraphernalia.

( used with a plural verb ) personal belongings.

( used with a singular verb ) Law . the personal articles, apart from dower, reserved by law to a married woman.

noun

accoutrements , apparatus , appurtenances , baggage , effects , equipage , gear , habiliments , impedimenta , impediments , machinery , material , materiel , outfit , regalia , stuff , tackle , things , trappings , accouterment , equipment , rig , thing , turnout , accessories , accouterments , belongings , equipments , furnishings , materials , ornaments , supplies