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Noun: furore  'fyû,ror [N. Amer], fyû'ro(-ree) or 'fû,ror [Brit]
  1. A sudden outburst (as of protest)
    "The controversial decision caused a furore among the activists";
    - furor [N. Amer]
     
  2. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    "he always follows the latest furores";
    - fad, craze, furor [N. Amer], cult, rage

Derived forms: furores

Type of: disturbance, fashion

Encyclopedia: Furore