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lum

British  
/ lʌm /

noun

  1. a chimney

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Etymology

Origin of lum

C17: of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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The study was carried out by an international research team led by Mauro D'Amato, Professor of Medical Genetics at LUM University and Ikerbasque Research Professor at CIC bioGUNE, member of BRTA.

From Science Daily

"He genuinely cared about selling customers a good, practical umbrella," student Niki Lum told AFP, referring to Yau.

From Barron's

“The Lum Hotel had a suite available during the World Cup for $1,943. Meanwhile, our house can accommodate eight guests with four bedrooms, plus a kitchen and yard,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Michel's co-defendant Elliott Broidy was pardoned, George Higginbotham received three months in probation and Nicki Lum Davis received 24 months, Mr Zeidenberg said.

From BBC

“Luxury EVs are still a young and immature category,” says Brian Lum, an investment manager at Baillie Gifford.

From Barron's