samovars

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A form of samovar — A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

Scrabble 13

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of samovar
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