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mé·lange
noun
also me·lange \(ˈ)mā|läⁿzh, -änj\
(-s)
Etymology: French mélange, from Middle French melange, from mesler, medler, meler to mix — more at meddle
: mixture, commingling: as
a. : a mixture of heterogeneous and often incongruous elements
< this turgid mélange of pacification and threat >
< the psychosis represents a bizarre mélange of behavioral normality and abnormality — Hudson Hoagland >
b. : a former dress fabric of cotton and wool
c. : a yarn spun from stock printed in different colors
d. : a silken pillow lace made with a combination of Chantilly and Spanish designs
e. : a batch or sales lot of diamonds in assorted sizes
f. : coffee mixed with cream, served in a tall glass, and topped with whipped cream |