CultureAugust 15, 2026

concoction

kon-KOK-shun

Definition

A mixture of various ingredients or elements combined in a creative or complex way.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'concoctio', meaning 'a cooking together' or 'digestion,' eventually entering English in the 15th century to describe the act of preparing something by mixing ingredients.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the band's unique musical style, which blends different genres and rhythmic elements into a powerful, energetic performance.

Brass band to bring the party to Summer Sundays event

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Westmorland Gazette

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