English Explanatory Dictionary

furor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A general uproar or commotion.
  2. Violent anger or frenzy.
  3. A state of intense excitement.

Pronunciation

/ˈfjʊəɹɔː/ /ˈfjɔːɹɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-furor.wav /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/ /ˈfjʊɹɚ/ /ˈfjuˌɹoɹ/

Word forms

furor furors furore furour

Etymology

From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).

Related words

furor uterinus fury furious
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