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pan·de·mo·ni·um
\ˌpandəˈmōnēəm, ˌpaand-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: from Pandaemonium, capital of Hell in Paradise Lost (1667) epic poem by John Milton died 1674 English poet, from pan- + Late Latin daemonium evil spirit, from Greek daimonion, from daimōn spirit, deity — more at demon
1. or pandaemonium
a. usually capitalized : the abode of all the demons : the infernal regions : hell
< a solemn council forthwith to be held at Pandaemonium — John Milton >
b. : a center of vice : a wicked place
c. : a wildly lawless or riotous place or gathering
2. : a state of wild uproar : tumultuous din
< the jubilation grew and grew to a positive pandemonium — Carolyn Hannay >
Synonyms: see din |