1. a miscellaneous mixture or medley
Usage: literary
2. a spiced stew of meat and vegetables
Usage: culinary; archaic

Examples

• The anthology was an olio of poetry, short stories, and essays.
• Her speech was an olio of personal anecdotes and political commentary.
• The museum’s collection presented an olio of artifacts from different cultures.
• The variety show featured an olio of musical acts and comedy sketches.
• The chef prepared a traditional olio with beef and seasonal vegetables.
• His writing style was an olio of influences from various literary movements.