Meaning of the word olio in English

What does olio mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

olio

US /ˈoʊ.li.oʊ/
UK /ˈəʊ.li.əʊ/

Noun

a dish of many ingredients; a hodgepodge

Example:
The chef prepared a delicious olio of seasonal vegetables and spices.
The book was an olio of essays, poems, and short stories.