See Also: pallone(dictionary)

delirium (iou) and pallone (iou)


delirium (iou)



delirium noun. . M16.
[Latin delirium, from delirare deviate, be deranged, from de- DE- 1 + lira ridge between furrows.]
1. A disordered state of the mind resulting from disease, intoxication, etc., characterized by incoherent speech, hallucinations, restlessness, and often extreme excitement. M16.
delirium tremens delirium with tremors and terrifying delusions, occurring esp. as a withdrawal symptom in chronic alcoholism.
Great excitement; ecstasy, rapturous frenzy. M17.
W. Irving He..danced in a delirium of joy, until he upset the canoe.

pallone (iou)



pallone noun. [pal'lo:ne] M19.
[Italian, augm. of palla ball.]
An Italian game, partially resembling tennis, in which a large ball is struck with a cylindrical wooden guard, worn over the hand and wrist.