Embers

/ˈɛmbərz/ noun

Definition

Glowing pieces of coal or wood remaining after a fire has mostly burned down.

Etymology

From Old English 'æmyrian' or similar, possibly from Old Norse 'eimyrja.' Related to 'ember' as a single glowing piece.

Kelly Says

Indigenous peoples understood that embers hold power long after the visible flame dies—you can restart a massive fire from embers, which is why keeping embers alive was crucial for survival before matches!

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