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chalumeau.

oxy-fuel torch (usually oxy-acetylene; used for cutting, welding, etc.)

9 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/ʃa.ly.mo/
  1. oxy-fuel torch (usually oxy-acetylene; used for cutting, welding, etc.)

    masculine
  2. chalumeau

    masculine
  3. drinking straw

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old French chalemel, from Late Latin calamellus, diminutive of Latin calamus (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos, “reed”). Doublet of caramel.

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