mugolio

English

Etymology

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Noun

mugolio (uncountable)

1. Pine cone syrup.
2. Dark, rich syrup infused with the essence of pine.

Italian

Etymology 1

From mugolare +‎ -io (frequentative).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mu.ɡoˈli.o/
• Rhymes: -io
• Hyphenation: mu‧go‧lì‧o

Noun

mugolio m (plural mugolii)

1. frequent/repeated whimpering, whining
2. frequent/repeated moaning
3. frequent/repeated muttering

Related terms

• mugolare

Etymology 2

Blend of mugo (“mountain pine”) +‎ olio (“oil”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /muˈɡɔ.ljo/
• Rhymes: -ɔljo
• Hyphenation: mu‧gò‧lio

Noun

mugolio m (plural mugoli)

1. mountain pine oil (used in medicine as a balm for the respiratory tract)

Further reading

• mugolio in Aldo Gabrielli, Grandi Dizionario Italiano (Hoepli)

Anagrams

• miluogo