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im·bro·glio
[im-brohl-yoh] Pronunciation Key
[im-brohl-yoh] Pronunciation Key –noun, plural -glios.
| 1. | a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations. |
| 2. | an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. |
| 3. | a confused heap. |
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| im·bro·glio
(ĭm-brōl'yō) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. im·bro·glios
[Italian, from Old Italian, from imbrogliare, to tangle, confuse : in-, in (from Latin; see in-2) + brogliare, to mix, stir (probably from Old French brooiller, brouiller; see broil2).] |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
imbroglio
imbroglio
1750, from It. imbroglio, from imbrogliare "confuse, tangle," from in- "in" + brogliare "embroil," probably from M.Fr. brouiller "confuse" (see broil (2)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| imbroglio | |
noun | |
| 1. | an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation |
| 2. | a very embarrassing misunderstanding |
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Imbroglio
Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. Imbroglios. [Written also embroglio.] [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. --Carlyle.
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