fu·ry (fyʊr'ē) pronunciation
n., pl. -ries.
1. Violent anger; rage. See synonyms at anger.
2. Violent, uncontrolled action; turbulence.
3. Furies Greek & Roman Mythology. The three terrible winged goddesses with serpentine hair, Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone, who pursue and punish doers of unavenged crimes.
4. A woman regarded as angry or spiteful.
[Middle English furie, from Old French, from Latin furia, from furere, to rage.]