olio

Definition

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

Etymology

From Spanish olla or Portuguese olha, both from Latin olla (“pot, jar”).

Example Sentences

• "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."