puzlo

Esperanto

Etymology

Borrowed from English puzzle, of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpuzlo/

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• Rhymes: -uzlo
• Syllabification: pu‧zlo

Noun

puzlo (accusative singular puzlon, plural puzloj, accusative plural puzlojn)

1. jigsaw puzzle (type of puzzle)
2. (figuratively) a very confusing problem, especially one based on unclear or conflicting information

Further reading

• “puzlo”, in Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto [Complete Illustrated Dictionary of Esperanto], 2020, →ISBN
• “puzlo”, in Reta Vortaro [Online Dictionary] (in Esperanto), 1997-2026