mélange
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noun \mā-ˈläⁿzh, -ˈlänj\Definition of MÉLANGE
: a mixture often of incongruous elements
See Examples of MÉLANGE
- a mélange of colors and shapes
- a mélange of architectural styles
Origin of MÉLANGE
French, from Middle French, from mesler, meler to mix — more at meddle
First Known Use: 1653
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- Synonyms
- agglomerate, agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt, farrago, gallimaufry, grab bag, gumbo, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jambalaya, jumble, jungle, litter, macédoine, medley, miscellany, menagerie, miscellanea, mishmash, mixed bag, montage, motley, muddle, olio, olla podrida, omnium-gatherum, pastiche, patchwork, patchwork quilt, potpourri, ragbag, ragout, rummage, salad, salmagundi, scramble, shuffle, smorgasbord, stew, tumble, variety, welter
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