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Olid vs Olio - What's the difference?

olid | olio |

As an adjective olid

is evil-smelling; fetid.

As a noun olio is

a rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables.

olid

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (label) evil-smelling; fetid.
  • Usage notes

    Apparently used only in dictionaries and crossword puzzles.

    Anagrams

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    olio

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • A rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables.
  • A mixture or medley, a hotchpotch.
  • A collection of various musical, theatrical or other artistic works; a miscellany.
  • By extension of the above, Vaudeville or similar miscellaneous musical or theatrical entertainment skits presented between the main acts of minstrel or burlesque shows.
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