regulo

British

/ ˈrɛɡjʊləʊ /

noun

any of a number of temperatures to which a gas oven may be set

cook at regulo 4 for 40 minutes

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Etymology

Origin of regulo

C20: from Regulo , trademark for a type of thermostatic control on gas ovens

Example Sentences

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They have a yellow Labrador named Regulo, who takes classes at a training school for dogs, according to Rosales’ Instagram account.

From Reuters

The foundation has supported research at El Brujo since excavations began there in 1990 under the direction of Régulo Franco Jordán.

From National Geographic

Regulo Rodriguez, 51, a Queens resident, wore a Yankee hat while sitting on a metal post outside the stadium.

From New York Times

“Why are they looking for me / If I am the king of the kings / That’s been confirmed,” goes one by someone calling himself Regulo Rubido and posted on YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times

He was also a frequent collaborator with other corrido singers, including Gerardo Ortiz, Regulo Caro and Luis Coronel.

From New York Times

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