chimenea

Origin
Main Entry:  chimenea
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a freestanding front-loading fireplace or oven with a bulbous body and a usu. Vertical smoke vent or chimney
Example:  Chimeneas used to be clay, but now they are made in other materials, such as cast iron.
Etymology:  Spanish 'chimney'
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Chimenea is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Etymonline
Word Origin & History

chimenea
"free-standing fireplace," 20c., from Mex.Sp., lit. "chimney," from Sp., ult. from L. caminata (see chimney).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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