# chimney vs chutney

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chimney
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ · frequency rank #13,882*
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.

### chutney
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ · frequency rank #39,735*
A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers.

## Source
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