Associations to the word «Conflagration»

Wiktionary

CONFLAGRATION, noun. ​A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
CONFLAGRATION, noun. (figuratively) A large-scale conflict.

Dictionary definition

CONFLAGRATION, noun. A very intense and uncontrolled fire.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope