urn

Definitions of urn
  1. noun
    a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
    synonyms: asurn, grafurn, grafvaas, koffieketel, lijkbus, lijkvaas
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    type of:
    bloemenvaas, pul, vaas
    an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
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