04 November 2004

Word for the Day

macedoine · (mas-i-DWAN) · noun
1. A mixture of diced fruits or vegetables, often
served as salad, appetizer, or dessert.

2. A medley or mixture.

[From French macédoine, from Macédoine (Macedonia), apparently an allusion to the diversity of people in the region.]
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