commix

verb

com·​mix kə-ˈmiks How to pronounce commix (audio)
kä-
commixed; commixing; commixes

intransitive verb

: to become mingled or blended

Examples of commix in a Sentence

I learned which spices are commixed to make curry powder.

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from Middle English comixt blended, from Latin commixtus, past participle of commiscēre to mix together, from com- + miscēre to mix — more at mix

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of commix was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Commix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commix. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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