Imbroglio
Pronunciation : Im*brogl"io
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]
Definition : 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.
2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. Carlyle.
pl. Imbroglios. [Written also embroglio.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913