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in·gle (iŋ′gəl)

noun

  1. a fire or blaze, esp. on a hearth
  2. a fireplace

Etymology: Scot < Gael aingeal, fire

ingle Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nook: Medieval Fireplace hoods and ingle nooks saw a return.
  • fireplace: On the ground floor are 3 reception rooms, one of which has an ingle nook fireplace.
  • room: S ingle room which shares a bathroom with the twin.