Fumatories

/ˈfjuːmətɔːriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fumatory; multiple chambers, devices, or structures used for fumigation or smoking purposes.

Etymology

English plural of 'fumatory', from Latin 'fumatorium', formed by adding '-ies' to the English singular.

Kelly Says

Historical pest control relied on fumatory chambers—enclosed spaces where harmful insects were exposed to toxic smoke—long before modern pesticides were invented.

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