Etymology
Origin of commixture
1580–90; < Latin commixtūra, equivalent to commixt ( us ) ( see commix) + -ūra -ure
Example Sentences
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The volume of rain produced in the Condor’s water cycle is enormous, says Luna, thanks to a unique commixture of altitudes, endemic soils, and solar and wind patterns.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2013
One of the most pleasing belongs to England, and is written in the commixture of Latin and the modern tongue, which occasionally produces quaintly pretty effects.
From Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature by McLaughlin, Edward Tompkins
Hereupon the dead matter, by commixture with the living principle, which it wanted, first of all receives animation.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud: Dismask'd, their damask sweet commixture shown, Are angels vailing clouds, or roses blown.
From Love's Labour's Lost by Shakespeare, William
Neither do we this by chance, but we know beforehand of what matter and commixture, what kind of those creatures will arise.
From Ideal Commonwealths by More, Thomas, Sir, Saint
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