Meaning of punctilio in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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