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regulo

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

any of a number of temperatures to which a gas oven may be set. e.g. regulo 4

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: gas mark

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a colonially-appointed chief in parts of Africa

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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History

Etymology

20th century, from Regulo, trademark for a type of thermostatic control on gas ovens.