cannel coal

[ kan-l ]

noun
  1. an oily, compact coal, burning readily and brightly.

Origin of cannel coal

1
1530–40; cannel from candle (dial. form)
  • Also called cannel.

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British Dictionary definitions for cannel coal

cannel coal

cannel

/ (ˈkænəl) /


noun
  1. a dull coal having a high volatile content and burning with a smoky luminous flame

Origin of cannel coal

1
C16: from northern English dialect cannel candle: so called from its bright flame

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