noun
lum
luhm
Lum (noun) means Scots dialect for a chimney, or the top part of one. Example: “Smoke curled up from the cottage lum on a cold morning.”
noun
1
Scots dialect for a chimney, or the top part of one.
"Smoke curled up from the cottage lum on a cold morning."
2
Scots dialect for a wooded valley or grove, or a deep pool in a river.
"The children swam in the lum below the old mill."
How to use lum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scots dialect word most often meaning "chimney."
When to use it
Regional/dialectal — mainly used in Scots and Scottish English, not standard elsewhere.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lums
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Etymology
From Scots "lum," probably ultimately from a Celtic root related to Welsh "llumon" (chimney), though it may also carry some influence from French/Latin words for "light."
Rhymes for lum
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What does “lum” mean?
The word “lum” means scots dialect for a chimney, or the top part of one. In plain terms, a Scots dialect word most often meaning "chimney.".
How do you pronounce “lum”?
“Lum” is pronounced luhm (/lʌm/ in IPA).
How do you use “lum” in a sentence?
Here is “lum” used in a sentence: “Smoke curled up from the cottage lum on a cold morning.”
What part of speech is “lum”?
“Lum” is a noun.
Where does the word “lum” come from?
The word “lum” comes from Latin. From Scots "lum," probably ultimately from a Celtic root related to Welsh "llumon" (chimney), though it may also carry some influence from French/Latin words for "light.".
How many meanings does “lum” have?
“Lum” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: scots dialect for a chimney, or the top part of one.
