Pandemonium

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Etymology

Coined by John Milton in "Paradise Lost," Pandæmonium, from the Greek pan- "all" + Late Latin dæmonium "evil spirit, demon" from the Greek daimonion "lesser divine power," from daimon "lesser god"

Noun

pandemonium also pandaemonium or pandæmonium

1. A tumultuous or lawless gathering.

   quotations:

   • "Whenever you have violent pandemonium, there's the overwhelming possibility for panic and tragedy." — Boston Globe, October 22, 2004

2. A loud, riotous noise.

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