Definition of FUMAROLE

fumarole

Plural: fumaroles

Noun

  • A small vent in the earth from which volcanic vapors issue.
  • An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.

Examples

  • The FUMAROLE on the board seemed to erupt high-scoring possibilities for his opponent.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fumarola. Likely a doublet of femerell.

Synonyms

stufa

Scrabble Score: 13

fumarole: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fumarole: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fumarole: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

fumarole: valid Words With Friends Word