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Olio vs Pasticcio - What's the difference?

olio | pasticcio |

As nouns the difference between olio and pasticcio

is that olio is a rich, thick, Spanish stew consisting of meat and vegetables while pasticcio is a medley; an olio.

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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    pasticcio

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A medley; an olio.
  • (art) An artwork that directly imitates the work of another artist or artists.
  • (art) A falsified work of art, such as a vase or statue made up of parts of original works, with missing parts supplied.
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