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 Definitions of maelstrom  [ˈmeɪl strəm]  

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Definition of 'maelstrom' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) maelstrom
a powerful whirlpool often hazardous to approach.

2.  maelstrom
a tumultuous state of affairs.

3.  maelstrom
(cap.) a powerful current off the NW coast of Norway.

Etymology:  (1550–60; < early D maelstroom, repr. mal(en) to grind +stroom stream. See meal2, stream)

Definition of 'maelstrom' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)


Definition of 'maelstrom' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) maelstrom
a celebrated whirlpool on the coast of Norway

2. (noun) maelstrom
also Fig. ; as, a maelstrom of vice



'maelstrom' - Nearby Entries  

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