REGULO

Etymology 1

20th century, from Regulo, trademark for a type of thermostatic control on gas ovens.

Noun

regulo (uncountable)

any of a number of temperatures to which a gas oven may be set. e.g. regulo 4

Coordinate term: gas mark

Etymology 2

Noun

regulo (plural regulos)

(historical) a colonially-appointed chief in parts of Africa

Source: Wiktionary



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