fumarium

English

/fjuːˈmɛəɹɪəm/

noun
Definitions
  • (history) A smoke chamber used in Ancient Rome to enhance the flavor of wine.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fūmārium (smoke chamber).

Origin

Latin

fūmārium

Gloss

smoke chamber

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