Furious \Fu"ri*ous\, a. [L. furiosus, fr. furia rage, fury: cf.
   F. furieux. See {Fury}.]
   1. Transported with passion or fury; raging; violent; as, a
      furious animal.
      
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   2. Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence; as, a
      furious stream; a furious wind or storm.

   Syn: Impetuous; vehement; boisterous; fierce; turbulent;
        tumultuous; angry; mad; frantic; frenzied. --
        {Furi*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Furi*ous*ness}, n.
        
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