olio
nounUK /ˈəʊliəʊ/ · US /ˈoʊlioʊ/
Etymology From Spanish olla or Portuguese olha, both from Latin olla (“pot, jar”).
1
A rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables.
2
Figuratively A medley or mixture; a hotchpotch.
- The late Refinements in Knowledge, running parallel to thoſe of Dyet in our Nation, which among Men of a judicious Taſte, are dreſt up in various Compounds, conſiſting in Soups and Ollios, Fricaſſées and Ragouſts.1704, [Jonathan Swift], “Section VII. A Digression in Praise of Digressions.”, in A Tale of a Tub. […], London: […] John Nutt, […], →OCLC, page 136:
3
Figuratively A collection of various musical, theatrical or other artistic works; a miscellany.
4
Broadly, Figuratively Vaudeville or similar miscellaneous musical or theatrical entertainment skits presented between the main acts of burlesque or minstrel shows.
- Derived terms
- olio curtain, olio drop