inferno

Meanings

• noun

  A large and destructive fire, especially one that is burning out of control and cannot be extinguished easily.

  - "The inferno ravaged the forest, leaving a trail of destruction."
  - "The inferno continued to burn for days, consuming everything in its path."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inferno
pyre , empire , quire , higher , squire

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Variants

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inferno , infernos

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'infernus' meaning underworld or hell.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inferno' is often used interchangeably with the word 'hell'.

2. Inferno is the Italian word for 'hell'.

3. The term 'inferno' is also used in meteorology to describe a hot, dry, and dusty wind.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pyroclastic flow: A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic matter that flows down the sides of a volcano during an eruption.

2. Inferno pit: A deep, fiery pit in hell, often depicted in religious and mythological texts.

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Culture

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Inferno is often used metaphorically to describe a situation of great intensity, chaos, or danger. It has been a popular theme in literature, particularly in Dante's Divine Comedy, where Inferno is the first part of the epic poem.

How to Memorize "inferno"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, destructive fire that cannot be extinguished, consuming everything in its path.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inferno' with the image of a raging fire and the feeling of intense heat and destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inferno Is A Large, Destructive Fire' to remember the definition.

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