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Definition of chiminea

chiminea

/ˌtʃɪmɪˈneɪə/
chim · i · ne · a
Plural:chimineas
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• noun

1

A freestanding, front-loading outdoor fireplace or oven originally from Mexico, characterized by a bulbous body (traditionally made of terracotta clay or cast iron) topped by a vertical chimney stack.

Example

"On cool autumn evenings, they gathered on the patio around the clay chiminea to keep warm."

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• Rhymes for chiminea

• Nearby Words

chimera
chimichanga
chimichurri
chiminea
chimney
chimney swift
chimneypot

Word Origin & Etymology

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

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