Pandemonium (Chthonic album)
WordNet
noun
(1) A state of extreme confusion and disorder
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Coined by John Milton in "Paradise Lost," Pandæmonium, from + , from .
Noun
- A place where all demons live; Hell.
- 1674 — John 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.
- And Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim
- 1674 — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book I
- Chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence.
- 2004, Boston Globe, October 22
- Whenever you have violent pandemonium, there's the overwhelming possibility for panic and tragedy.
- 2004, Boston Globe, October 22
- An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.
Noun
- pandemonium, residence of all demons/devils, hell;
- pandemonium, a 'hellish' chaos, notably terrible noise and disorder