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maelstrom(dictionary)

maelstrom (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Early Dutch, from malen 'to break into powder' + strom 'stream']
a confusing situation full of events or strong emotions that is difficult to understand or deal with
-synonym whirlpool whirlpool maelstrom of
::a maelstrom of conflicting emotions
dust or water that moves very quickly in circles
::A spinning maelstrom of rain swept around the mountain.
a violent storm