Associations to the word «Samovar»

Wiktionary

SAMOVAR, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

SAMOVAR, noun. A metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea.

Wise words

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