olio Meaning & Definition
/ˈəʊliəʊ/
What Does Olio Mean?
Olio is a noun that means A rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables. It can also mean A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.
Word Facts for Olio
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈəʊliəʊ/ |
| Plural | olios |
Olio Definition (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.
- (by extension) Vaudeville or similar miscellaneous musical or theatrical entertainment skits presented between the main acts of burlesque or minstrel shows.
Synonyms of Olio
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Olio synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
olio (countable and uncountable, plural olios)
Origin of Olio
From Spanish olla or Portuguese olha, both from Latin olla (“pot, jar”).[1]