furor: Meaning and Definition of

fu•ror

Pronunciation: (fyoor'ôr, -ur), [key]
— n.
  1. a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement, controversy, or the like.
  2. a prevailing fad, mania, or craze.
  3. fury; rage; madness.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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