conflagration
Translation
conflagration, large fire, inferno
Examples
The forest conflagration destroyed thousands of acres.
The forest conflagration destroyed thousands of acres.
The argument turned into a political conflagration.
The argument turned into a political conflagration.
Grammar Patterns
a conflagration a large and destructive fire A huge conflagration started in the warehouse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inferno, blaze, wildfire
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (an intensive prefix) + 'flagrare' (to burn).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'flagrant' (blazing) fire. The 'con-' prefix makes it even bigger and more intense.