almond furnace en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably a corruption of Almain furnace (“German furnace”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) A kind of furnace used in refining to separate the metal from cinders and other foreign matter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| almond furnaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| almond-furnace | alternative | lexicographic |