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"
an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
"The old bookstore owner proudly displayed his latest miscellany, filled with forgotten verses and charming folk songs from the region's history."
Miscellaneous items.
"The attic was filled with a miscellany of old toys, broken glasses, and forgotten letters."