Vertical pipes or structures that allow smoke, gases, and hot air to escape from a fireplace or building to the outside.
From Old French 'cheminée' meaning 'fireplace,' derived from Latin 'caminus' meaning 'furnace.' The structure evolved from simple holes in roofs to engineered chimneys in the Middle Ages.
Chimneys were so important to medieval comfort that they became status symbols—only wealthy people could afford them, and adding a tall ornate chimney was a sign of wealth and power in your community.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.