chimenea
noun/ˌtʃɪməˈneɪə/
/ˌtʃɪməˈneɪə/
(also chiminea
(from Spanish)/ˌtʃɪmɪˈneɪə/
/ˌtʃɪmɪˈneɪə/
)- a piece of equipment made of clay in which you can make a fire, with a round body and a tall narrow part through which the smoke can escapeWord Origin1990s: Spanish, chimney.
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