mash
UK: mæʃ | US: mæʃ
n. a soft mass made by crushing or mixing ingredients
vt. to crush or mix something into a soft mass
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The word "mash" originates from Old English mǣsc, meaning "mixed grains for brewing or feeding livestock." It evolved from Proto-Germanic maiskaz, related to the process of softening or crushing. While its exact deeper roots are unclear, it may connect to the idea of "mixing" or "kneading." The word retained its core meaning of a softened or crushed substance, later extending to culinary and industrial contexts (e.g., mashed potatoes, malt mash in brewing).
She used a fork to mash the bananas for the cake batter.
The farmer prepared a mash of grains for the pigs.
Mash the garlic into a paste before adding it to the sauce.
Traditional brewing involves boiling and mashing barley.
The baby food is a smooth mash of vegetables and rice.