Meaning of the word concoction in English

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concoction

US /kənˈkɑːk.ʃən/
UK /kənˈkɑːk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a mixture of various ingredients or elements

Example:
The chef created a strange concoction of spices and herbs.
The drink was a strange concoction of fruit juices and soda.
2.

a plan or scheme, especially a devious or elaborate one

Example:
The whole story was a clever concoction designed to deceive us.
The politician's promises were nothing but a grand concoction of lies.
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