âtre

Definitions of âtre
  1. noun
    home symbolized as a part of the fireplace
    synonyms: foyer
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    type of:
    chez-soi, domicile, maison d'habitation
    housing that someone is living in
  2. noun
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    synonyms: cheminée, foyer
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    types:
    feu, feu de cheminée, feu de l'âtre
    a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
    type of:
    niche
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
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