in surgery, denotes any spongy excretion. See Surgery.

FUNNEL of a Chimney, the shaft or smallest part of the waffle, where it is gathered into its least dimensions.

Palladio directs, that the funnels of chimneys be carried through the roof four or five feet at least, that they may carry the smoke clear from the house into the air. See the article Chimney.

He also advises, that chamber chimneys be not made narrower than 10 or 11 inches, nor broader than 15: for if too narrow, the smoke will not be able to make its way; and, if too wide, the wind will drive it back into the room.