Chimney definition
- A narrow column of rock formed by erosion, esp. that caused by waves.
- A vertical body of ore.
- The vent of a volcano or cave.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Origin of chimney
- Middle English chimenei from Old French cheminee from Late Latin camīnāta fireplace from Latin camīnus furnace from Greek kamīnos
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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