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Meaning of furor in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfjʊˌrɔr/

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  1. 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. 2. a sudden outburst (as of protest)

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