-schə(r), ˈkäˌm- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin commixtura, from commixtus + -ura -ure
1.
a. : the act or process of mixing or the state of being mixed
b. : the mass of things mixed : the result of mixing : compound , mixture
the Australian terrier is a commixture of several … breeds — Idris Davies
2. : the act of putting a small piece of the Host into the consecrated wine
3. common law : the mingling of solid or liquid movables belonging to different owners — compare specification