FUME - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
be mad, angry, or furious
Categories: Feel, Experience
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
emit a cloud of fine particles
Example: The chimney was fuming
Categories: Emit, Give out, Give off
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fume" comes from Proto-Indo-European *dʰuh₂mós. It started in Latin fūmus. Then it appeared in Old French fum. Later, people used it in Middle English fume.
🔗 Related Words
thymus – A related word in the same word family.
thymos – A related word in the same word family.
dun – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.