inferno

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Italian inferno (hell) < Latin infernus (of the lower regions), inferna (the lower regions); see infernal.

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Singular
inferno

Plural
infernos

inferno (plural infernos)

  1. Hell-like place or situation.
  2. A large fire

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  • inferno in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • inferno at OneLook® Dictionary Search

[edit] Italian

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Latin infernum or infernus, meaning "hell", "underworld" (lit. beneath).

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infèrno, /inˈfɛrno/

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inferno m. (plural inferni)

  1. hell
  2. inferno

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[edit] Etymology

Latin infernum or infernus, meaning "hell", "underworld" (lit. beneath).

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  • IPA: /ĩˈfɛɾnʊ/ (Brazil)

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inferno m. (plural infernos)

  1. hell (where sinners go)

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[edit] Swedish

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inferno

  1. An extremely dangerous, chaotic and generally overwhelming situation.