An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To combine (substances, elements, things) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.

Etymology (EN): From M.E. myxte, from O.Fr. mixte, from L. mixtus, p.p. of miscere “to mix;” cognate with Pers. âmixtan, âmiz-, as below; from PIE *meik- “to mix.”

Etymology (PE): Âmixtan, âmizidan “to mix,” from Mid.Pers. âmêz-, âmêxtan (Proto-Iranian *āmis- ,*āmiz-;
PIE *meik- “to mix”);
cf. Av. mayas- “to mix;” Skt. miks- “to mix, mingle,” miśr- “to mix, blend, combine;” Gk. misgein “to mix, mingle;” L. miscere (p.p. mixtus) “to mix;” O.C.S. meso, mesiti “to mix,” Rus. meshat, Lith. maisau “to mix, mingle.”