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词汇 ingle
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Definition of ingle in English:

ingle

noun ˈɪŋɡ(ə)lˈɪŋɡəl
dialect
  • 1A domestic fire or fireplace.

    〈主方〉(家庭的)炉火;壁炉

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fashionable gallant pampered himself by indulging in ‘high fare, soft lodging, fine clothes,’ as well as by keeping a ‘mistress abroad and an ingle at home.’
    1. 1.1 An inglenook.
      壁炉边
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The centerpiece of the kitchen is an ingle fireplace, the only source of cooking.
      • The kitchen reveals an old ingle fireplace and dining table with plates and cutlery while a wooden staircase leads to the main bedroom.
      Synonyms
      nook, cranny, niche, recess, bay, booth, alcove

Origin

Early 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal 'light, fire', Irish aingeal 'live ember'.

Definition of ingle in US English:

ingle

nounˈiNGɡəlˈɪŋɡəl
dialect
  • 1A domestic fire or fireplace.

    〈主方〉(家庭的)炉火;壁炉

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The fashionable gallant pampered himself by indulging in ‘high fare, soft lodging, fine clothes,’ as well as by keeping a ‘mistress abroad and an ingle at home.’
    1. 1.1 An inglenook.
      壁炉边
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The kitchen reveals an old ingle fireplace and dining table with plates and cutlery while a wooden staircase leads to the main bedroom.
      • The centerpiece of the kitchen is an ingle fireplace, the only source of cooking.
      Synonyms
      nook, cranny, niche, recess, bay, booth, alcove

Origin

Early 16th century (originally Scots): perhaps from Scottish Gaelic aingeal ‘light, fire’, Irish aingeal ‘live ember’.

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