fireback

/ˈfaɪərˌbæk/
noun
  1. A metal plate placed at the back of a fireplace to protect the wall and reflect heat into the room.
    • She polished the cast-iron fireback until it shone.
    • Installing a fireback can make your fireplace more efficient.
    • The antique fireback in the old house was decorated with a royal crest.
  2. A type of pheasant native to Southeast Asia, known for its colorful plumage.
    • The fireback bird has bright red and blue feathers.
    • The zoo has a pair of firebacks in the aviary.
    • We spotted a fireback walking along the forest trail.
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