femerell
English
noun
Definitions
- (archaic) The lantern, louvre, or covering placed in the ridge of a hall roof for the purpose of ventilation or letting out the smoke of the fire kindled on a central hearth.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English fumerelle derived from Old French fumeraille derived from Latin fumus (smoke, steam, vapor).
Origin
Latin
fumus
Gloss
smoke, steam, vapor
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process
Kanji
蒸