olio
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊliəʊ/
The English word “olio” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- A rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables.
- A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.
- A collection of various musical, theatrical or other artistic works; a miscellany.
- Vaudeville or similar miscellaneous musical or theatrical entertainment skits presented between the main acts of burlesque or minstrel shows.
Etymology
From Spanish olla or Portuguese olha, both from Latin olla (“pot, jar”).
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