fireplace

English

/ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/, /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

Etymology

Compound from English fire (shoot) + English place.

Origin

English

place

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