concoction

//kənˈkɒkʃən//
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Noun

concoctionSingular
concoctionsPlural
1

A mixture of various ingredients or elements, especially one that is unusual, strange, or experimental.

She made a strange concoction of fruit juice and herbs.

2

A story, plan, or excuse that has been invented or fabricated.

His alibi turned out to be nothing but a concoction.

3

The action or process of mixing or combining various ingredients together.

The concoction of the medicine requires careful measurement of each ingredient.