inglenook

English

/ˈɪŋɡ(ə)lnʊk/, /ˈɪŋɡəlˌnʊk/

noun

Definitions

A nook or corner beside an open fireplace; a chimney corner.

Etymology

Compound from English ingle (open fireplace) + English nook.

Origin

English

nook

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ingle English
ingleside English
nook English
nooked English
nookery English
nooklike English
noke Middle English
aingeal Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic