smokehole

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hole in the top of a building, especially a basic building, or other structure such as a tipi or yurt, through which smoke can exit.

Etymology

Compound from English smoke + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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