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urn

DEFINITIONS OF: urn

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n a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet

Type of:
vase
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

n a large pot for making coffee or tea

Types:
coffee urn
an urn in which coffee is made and kept hot
samovar
a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea
tea urn
an urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served
Type of:
pot
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
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