inferno
|in-fer-no|
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/ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈfɜːnəʊ/
hellish fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inferno' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'inferno,' where 'inferno' meant 'hell.'
Historical Evolution
'inferno' changed from the Italian word 'inferno' and eventually became the modern English word 'inferno'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large fire or a hellish situation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large fire that is dangerously out of control.
The forest was turned into an inferno overnight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42