chimney

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun 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. noun a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp

Etymology

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.

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