I. ˌkänfləˈgrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin conflagration-, conflagratio, from conflagratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete
a. : consumption by fire
b. : inflammation , fever
2. : fire ; especially : a large disastrous fire involving numerous buildings
II. noun
: something like a large disastrous fire ; especially : war