Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FU'RI-OUS
FU'RI-OUS, a. [L. furiosus; It. furioso; Fr. furieux. See fury.]
- Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence; as, furious stream; a furious wind or storm.
- Raging; violent; transported with passion; as, a furious animal.
- Mad; phrenetic.
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