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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl {Imbroglios}. [Written also {embroglio}.] [It. See 1st {Broil}, and cf {Embroil}.] 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. --Carlyle. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: imbroglio n 1: an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation [syn: {embroilment}] 2: a very embarrassing misunderstanding
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