mugolio

English

Etymology

From Italian mugolio, from mugo (mountain pine) + olio (oil), originally denoting the oil exuded or extracted from the mountain pine, and later applied to the syrup.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /muˈɡoʊ.li.oʊ/

Noun

mugolio (uncountable)

  1. Pine cone syrup, a dark, rich syrup made from (green or immature) pine cones or buds and sugar.

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

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)

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