Definition of flue pipe
: an organ pipe whose tone is produced by an air current striking the lip and causing the air within to vibrate — compare reed pipe
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“Flue pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flue%20pipe. Accessed 16 May. 2022.
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The first known use of flue pipe was in 1852
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