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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmɪʃʊŋ
"Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Kunst und Essen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mixture or medley of different elements.
"The festival featured a melange of music, art, and food from various cultures." - 2
A diverse assortment or mixture.
"The book is a melange of genres, combining fiction, poetry, and essays."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'melange' originates from the French word 'mélange', meaning 'mixture' or 'blend'. It entered English in the late 19th century, retaining its original meaning while also being used in culinary contexts to describe a mixture of ingredients.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Melange" is said worldwide
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mélange
Transliteration: melɑʒ
"Le festival présentait un mélange de musique, d'art et de nourriture."
Mischung
Transliteration: ˈmɪʃʊŋ
"Das Festival bot eine Mischung aus Musik, Kunst und Essen."
miscela
Transliteration: miˈʃtʃela
"Il festival presentava una miscela di musica, arte e cibo."
mezcla
Transliteration: ˈmeskɾa
"El festival presentaba una mezcla de música, arte y comida."
mistura
Transliteration: miʃˈtuɾɐ
"O festival apresentou uma mistura de música, arte e comida."
मिश्रण
Transliteration: miśraṇ
"उत्सव में संगीत, कला और भोजन का मिश्रण था।"
混合物
Transliteration: hùnhéwù
"这个节日展示了来自不同文化的混合物。"
혼합물
Transliteration: honhapmul
"축제는 다양한 문화의 혼합물을 선보였습니다."
混合物
Transliteration: kongōbutsu
"祭りではさまざまな文化の混合物が紹介されました。"
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