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Meaning of furor in English
Pronunciation
/ˈfjʊˌrɔr/
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Noun
furor
Etymology
late 18th century: from Italian, from Latin furor, from furere‘be mad, rage’
Definitions
1.
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
Examples
« he always follows the latest fads »
« it was all the rage that season »
2.
a sudden outburst (as of protest)