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Definition of chimenea

chimenea

/ˌtʃɪməˈneɪə/
chim · e · ne · a
Plural:chimeneas
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chimenea Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A freestanding, front-loading fireplace or oven, traditionally made of terracotta clay or cast iron, featuring a bulbous body and a vertical chimney vent, used primarily for outdoor heating and cooking.

Example

"We gathered around the glowing terracotta chimenea on the patio to stay warm during the crisp autumn evening."

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• Rhymes for chimenea

• Nearby Words

chilomastix
chimborazo
chime
chimenea
chimera
chimichanga
chimichurri

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish chimenea ('chimney' or 'fireplace'), via Old French cheminée from Late Latin caminata ('fireplace'), ultimately from Ancient Greek kaminos ('oven' or 'furnace').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chimenea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chimenea
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