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furore

fu·rore

UK/f(j)ʊˈɹɔːɹi/ US/f(j)ʊˈɹɔːɹeɪ/ uncommon uk

noun

1.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

  • “he always follows the latest fads”
  • “it was all the rage that season”
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2.

a sudden outburst (as of protest)

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Origin

Borrowed from Italian furore, from Latin furor. Doublet of furor.

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