skoorsteen

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Etymology[edit]

From Dutch schoorsteen, from Middle Dutch schoorsteen, originally meaning a fireplace supporting a smoke channel, like the word chimney.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈskʊə̯r.stɪə̯n/

Noun[edit]

skoorsteen (plural skoorstene, diminutive skoorsteentjie)

  1. chimney, flue
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