tsimmes

or tzim·mes

1. A stew of vegetables or fruits cooked slowly over very low heat.
2. Informal A state of confusion.

Origin:

Origin: Yiddish tsimes

Origin: : Middle High German ze, zuo, to, for (from Old High German; see de- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + Middle High German imbiz, light meal (from Old High German, from enbizzan, to eat : in, in; see en in Indo-European roots + bīzan, bizzan, to bite; see bheid- in Indo-European roots)