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imbroglio definition

im·bro·glio (im brōl)

noun pl. imbroglios -·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

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