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Synonyms for concoction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kon-kok-shuhn, kuhn-
Phonetic Transcription : kɒnˈkɒk ʃən, kən-

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Définition of concoction

Origin :
  • 1530s, "digestion," from Latin concoctionem (nominative concoctio) "digestion," noun of action from past participle stem of concoquere (see concoct). Meaning "preparation of a medicinal potion" is from 1851; sense of "a made-up story" is from 1823.
  • noun creation, blend
Example sentences :
  • "The concoction of the draught has been perfect," said he, in answer to Georgiana's look.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various
  • You do spoil one abominably, you concoction of honey and all things sweet.
  • Extract from : « Hopes and Fears » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • In the south of France they make a concoction from the residue of grapes.
  • Extract from : « All About Coffee » by William H. Ukers
  • That night, I made a concoction that would only satisfy a Siwash appetite.
  • Extract from : « On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck » by R. Pitcher Woodward
  • He was a self-appointed lemonade maker and was famous for the concoction.
  • Extract from : « Joan of the Journal » by Helen Diehl Olds
  • Another French coffee was a concoction of peas, rye, and oats.
  • Extract from : « Six Cups of Coffee » by Maria Parloa
  • Be careful to boil the ea sucr well, as this concoction must not be too watery.
  • Extract from : « Cakes & Ale » by Edward Spencer
  • To mitigate the fever, he poured some concoction down his burning throat.
  • Extract from : « The Wolf Cub » by Patrick Casey
  • After this concoction had been allowed to ferment, it could be guaranteed to kill or cure.
  • Extract from : « In Pastures Green » by Peter McArthur
  • Its mind was made up in "the seventies," Nor hath it ever since changed that concoction.
  • Extract from : « Canzoni & Ripostes » by Ezra Pound

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