Pandemonium (Chthonic album)
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noun


(1)   A state of extreme confusion and disorder
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Etymology


Coined by John Milton in "Paradise Lost," Pandæmonium, from + , from .

Noun



  1. A place where all demons live; Hell.
    • 1674John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book I
      And Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim
      A solemn Councel forthwith to be held
      At Pandæmonium, the high Capitol
      Of Satan and his Peers.
  2. Chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence.
    • 2004, Boston Globe, October 22
      Whenever you have violent pandemonium, there's the overwhelming possibility for panic and tragedy.
  3. An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.

Noun



  1. pandemonium, residence of all demons/devils, hell;
  2. pandemonium, a 'hellish' chaos, notably terrible noise and disorder
 
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