I. ˈblend verb
( blend·ed also blent ˈblent ; blend·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old Norse blend-, present stem of blanda to mix; akin to Old English blandan to mix, Lithuanian blandus impure, cloudy
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : mix ; especially : to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished
2. : to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or grades
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to mingle intimately or unobtrusively
b. : to combine into an integrated whole
2. : to produce a harmonious effect
Synonyms: see mix
II. noun
Date: 1883
1. : something produced by blending: as
a. : a product prepared by blending
b. : a word (as brunch ) produced by combining other words or parts of words
2. : a group of two or more consecutive consonants that begin a syllable