Meaning
A low, oven-shaped mound, common in volcanic regions, emitting smoke and vapours from its sides and summit.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Diminutive from Spanish horno (“oven”), from Latin furnus. See furnace.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.