Melange: meaning, definitions and examples

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melange

 

[ mษ™หˆlษ‘หnส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general mixture

The term 'melange' refers to a mixture or medley of different elements. It is often used to describe a collection of various items or ingredients that are combined together in a haphazard or eclectic manner. In culinary contexts, a melange can refer to a dish that incorporates multiple flavors or components. The word conveys a sense of diversity and complexity, suggesting that the mixture is rich and varied. In broader usages, it can also imply a blend of ideas or styles.

Synonyms

blend, hodgepodge, medley, mix, variety

Examples of usage

  • The artist's latest work is a melange of influences.
  • I enjoyed a melange of flavors in the new dish.
  • Her speech was a melange of anecdotes and statistics.

Translations

Translations of the word "melange" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mistura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคถเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mischung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ campuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัˆะฐะฝะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszanka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททๅˆ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mezcla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผํ•ฉ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smฤ›s

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmes

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททๅˆ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกanica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blanda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›เคฟเคถแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mezcla

Etymology

The word 'melange' comes from the French language, where it means 'mixture' or 'blend'. It is derived from the Old French 'melanger', which means 'to mix'. The roots of the term can be traced even further back to the Latin word 'melangere', which has a similar meaning. The use of 'melange' in English dates back to the early 19th century, with its adoption influenced by the growing interest in French culture and cuisine. The term has since evolved to encompass a wide range of mixed elements, from culinary creations to artistic styles and more.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,982, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.