Kiln
/kɪln/noun
A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for making pottery, bricks, or glass.
Did you know?The word 'kiln' is rooted in ancient craftsmanship, where fire was not just a tool but a vital force in transforming raw materials into art.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲel-
“to shine, to glow, a reference to heat and fire.”
Old English
OE
cyln
“a furnace or oven for baking.”
Middle English
ME
kilne
“an oven for burning or drying materials.”
Modern English
English
kiln
“a structure for heating substances to high temperatures.”