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imbroglio Definition

im·bro·glio (im brōl′yō)

noun pl. -·glios

  1. Rare a confused heap
  2. an involved and confusing situation; state of confusion and complication
  3. a confused misunderstanding or disagreement

Etymology: It < imbrogliare, to embroil < or akin to MFr embrouiller: see en- & broil

imbroglio Usage Examples

Converse of object

address: Licensing arrangements for the Postcode Address File are only one part of the addressing imbroglio.

Adjective modifier

Somali: The Somali imbroglio was different; branded as racist and maverick the Airborne Regiment was disbanded and disgraced.

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