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chimney

chim·ney

UK/ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ US/ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ fairly common slang uk

noun

1.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

2.

a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp

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Origin

From Middle English chymeneye, chymneye, chymene, from Old French cheminee, from Late Latin camīnāta, from Latin camīnus, from Ancient Greek κάμῑνος (kámīnos, “furnace”). Doublet of chimenea.

Phrases

  • chimney balloon
  • chimney board
  • chimney breast
  • chimney cake
  • chimney campanula
  • chimney can
  • chimney cap
  • chimney corner

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