English word frenzy comes from Ancient Greek φρήν (mind, heart) and later φρενῖτις (inflammation of the brain), and Latin phrenesis (madness, frenzy)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| φρήν | Ancient Greek (grc) | mind, heart |
| φρενῖτις | Ancient Greek (grc) | inflammation of the brain |
| phrenesis | Latin (lat) | madness, frenzy |
| frenesie | Old French (fro) | Frenzy (violent agitation of the mind approaching madness; rage). |
| frenzy | English (eng) | (obsolete) Mad; frantic. (rare) To exhibit a frenzy, such as a feeding frenzy.. (uncommon) To render frantic. A state of wild activity or panic.. A violent agitation of the mind approaching madness; rage. |