Meaning of punctilio in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpəŋ(k)ˈtɪlioʊ/

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1. Noun

   punctilio

   Etymology

   late 16th century: from Italian puntiglio(n-) and Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto‘a point’

   Definitions

   1. a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
2. 2. strict observance of formalities