OLIO

Etymology

Noun

olio (plural olios)

A rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables.

(figuratively) A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.

(figuratively) A collection of various musical, theatrical or other artistic works; a miscellany.

(figuratively, by extension) Vaudeville or similar miscellaneous musical or theatrical entertainment skits presented between the main acts of burlesque or minstrel shows.

Anagrams

• Iolo

Source: Wiktionary

O"li*o, n. Etym: [Sp. olla a round earthen pot, a dish of boiled or stewed meat, fr. L. olla a pot, dish. Cf. Olla, Olla-podrida.]

1. A dish of stewed meat of different kinds. [Obs.] Besides a good olio, the dishes were trifling. Evelyn.

2. A mixture; a medley. Dryden.

3. (Mus.)

Definition: A collection of miscellaneous pieces.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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