Embroglio

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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     2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious
        misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is
        bitter.
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              Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.
                                                    --Carlyle.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Embroglio \Em*brogl"io\, n.
     See {Imbroglio}.
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