flue的词源

英文词源

flue (n.)

"smoke channel in a chimney," 1580s, of uncertain origin, perhaps related to Middle English flue, flewe "mouthpiece of a hunting horn" (early 15c.), which is perhaps from Old French fluie "stream;" or the modern word is perhaps from Old English flowan "to flow." Originally a small chimney in a furnace connected to the main chimney.

中文词源

flue：烟道

可能来自古英语flowan, 流动，词源同flow. 后用于指烟囱的烟道。

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