conflagration
Translation
conflagration, large fire, inferno
Examples
The conflagration destroyed the entire forest.
The conflagration destroyed the entire forest.
A political conflagration erupted over the new law.
A political conflagration erupted over the new law.
Grammar Patterns
a conflagration a large and destructive fire The conflagration destroyed the entire forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inferno, blaze, wildfire
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'flagrare' (to burn). Literally 'a burning together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (together) and 'flag' as in a flag burning. Imagine many flags burning together, causing a huge fire.