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bland

Pronunciation: /blænd/

The English word “bland” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
  2. Lacking in taste or flavor.
  3. Lacking in vigor.
  4. Lacking interest; boring; dull.
  5. Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

verb

  1. To mix; blend; mingle.
  2. To connect; associate.

noun

  1. Mixture; union.
  2. A summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin blandus (“pleasant”).

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