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imbroglio
[ im-brohl-yoh ]
/ ɪmˈbroʊl yoʊ /
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noun, plural im·bro·glios.
a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations.
an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation.
a confused heap.
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Origin of imbroglio
1740–50; <Italian, derivative of imbrogliare to embroil
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British Dictionary definitions for imbroglio
imbroglio
/ (ɪmˈbrəʊlɪˌəʊ) /
noun plural -glios
a confused or perplexing political or interpersonal situation
obsolete a confused heap; jumble
Word Origin for imbroglio
C18: from Italian, from imbrogliare to confuse, embroil
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