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maelstrom

mael·strom [ máylstrəm ] (plural mael·stroms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. whirlpool: an exceptionally large or violent whirlpool

2. turbulent or violent situation: a situation marked by confusion, turbulence, strong feelings, violence, or destruction

[Late 17th century. < early modern Dutch, < maalen "whirl round" + stroom "stream"]
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