Ember

/ˈɛmbər/ noun

A glowing or smoldering piece of coal or wood in a dying fire, still giving off heat.

From Old English 'æmyrge' and related to Dutch 'amber' and German 'Ember'. The origin possibly connects to 'embers' being what remains after flaming wood dies down.

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