Word: chimney
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chim
ney
Definition: A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.
Morphemes:
Affix: chimney
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon or hydrocarbon based fuels); a flue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάμῑνος
Language: grc
Decoded: kaminos
Meaning: furnace