concoction

Meanings

• noun

  A liquid or paste made by mixing various ingredients, often for medicinal or culinary purposes

  - "She prepared a concoction of herbs to help with her cold."
  - "The alchemist spent hours crafting his secret concoction."
  - "The chef added a special concoction to the stew, giving it an unique flavor."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with concoction
connection , construction , inflection , reflection

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Variants

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concoction , concoctions

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Etymology

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From Old French 'concocter', meaning 'to cook, prepare, or mix'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concoction' has been used in English since the 14th century.

2. The largest 'concoction' on record is the 'world's largest bowl of guacamole', which held over 10,000 pounds of ingredients in 2016.

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Related Concepts

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1. potion: A liquid mixture, often magical or medicinal in nature.

2. elixir: A potion believed to bestow health, vitality, or immortality.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'concoction' is often used to describe a potion or elixir, as in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. In music, the term can refer to a unique blend of genres or styles.

How to Memorize "concoction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cauldron bubbling with a thick, colorful liquid.
   - Visualize mixing different ingredients together to create the concoction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concoction' with the image of a witch's brew.
   - Think of a scientist in a lab, mixing chemicals together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'concoction' as a 'collection of connections' between different ingredients.
   - Use the acronym 'Cooking New Ingredients Together' to remember the definition of 'concoction'.

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