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inferno

in·fer·no [ in fúrnō ] (plural in·fer·nos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. conflagration: a very large fire burning fiercely and uncontrollably, or a place being consumed by a large uncontrollable fire

2. hellish place: a place or situation that is reminiscent of hell, e.g. in being hot, fiery, or full of corruption

[Mid-19th century. Via Italian, "hell" < late Latin infernus (see infernal)]

Cultural Note

See fire.

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