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mishmash

Mishmash (noun) means a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

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A collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.
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Etymology

Attested since the late 15th century, Middle English mysse masche, probably a reduplication of mash, although a Yiddish origin or influence has also been suggested. Cognates include Saterland Frisian Miskmask and German Mischmasch.

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"mishmash" (noun) means a collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things.

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