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[syn: chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Pandemonium \Pan`de*mo"ni*um\, n. [NL., from Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all
+ dai`mwn a demon.]
1. The great hall or council chamber of demons or evil
spirits. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
2. An utterly lawless, riotous place or assemblage.
[1913 Webster]
3. A condition of unrestrained disorder and chaotic, riotous
uproar.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
pandemonium
n 1: a state of extreme confusion and disorder [syn: chaos,
pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-
turvyness]
The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906):
PANDEMONIUM, n. Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them
have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a
lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the
ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his
pride of distinction.