Meaning
concoction, potion
- messy, strange, or unappetising mixture of liquids or substances
- confused or shady plot or scheme
In a sentence
Che cos'è questo strano intruglio che hai preparato nel bicchiere?
What is this strange concoction that you made in the glass?
Non berrò mai quell'intruglio alle erbe dall'odore così sgradevole.
I will never drink that herbal concoction with such an unpleasant smell.
Ha mescolato vari sciroppi ottenendo un intruglio davvero imbevibile.
He mixed various syrups, ending up with a truly undrinkable concoction.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intruglio | masculine · singular |
| intrugli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Carries a negative or humorous nuance of suspicious or gross quality.
- Often used of poorly made drinks, homemade remedies, or mysterious mixtures.