hearth

  1. Noun.  A brick, stone or cement floor to a fireplace or oven.
  2. Noun.  An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire may be built.
  3. Noun.  The lowest part of a metallurgical furnace.
  4. Noun.  A symbol for home or family life.
  5. Noun.  (context, paganism) A household or group following the modern pagan faith of Heathenry.

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