inglenook

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

ingle + nook.

Noun [edit]

inglenook (plural inglenooks)

  1. (chiefly historical, architecture) A corner or nook beside an open fireplace.
  2. (chiefly historical, architecture) A bench or seat placed in a fireplace inglenook.
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