muesli
UK[ˈmjuːzli]US[ˈmjuːzli]
n
a mixture of raw grains, nuts, dried fruit, etc., typically eaten with milk for breakfast.
Etymology
the word 'muesli' entered english from swiss german 'müesli', which is a diminutive form of the standard german 'mus', meaning 'mash' or 'pulp'. this german term can be traced back to the old high german 'muos', signifying a cooked meal, porridge, or pulp. the ultimate origin is the proto-indo-european root mad-, meaning 'wet, moist, to drip', which also gave rise to the english word 'meat' in its older sense of 'food'. thus, the journey of 'muesli' reflects a shift from a general term for soft food to the specific name for a modern, uncooked breakfast dish of mixed grains and fruit.
Analysis
this word is a loanword from swiss german, where it is a diminutive form. it does not contain separable morphemes within its current english spelling.
Examples
she started her day with a bowl of muesli and yogurt.
this recipe adds fresh berries to the homemade muesli.
he prefers muesli over sugary cereals for a healthier option.