Samovar

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“Come⟳ on now with the samovar ─ and make⟳ haste sorting the letter-bag.”

“Eurydice pointed to the cupboard, and sat down on the low divan with folded hands, and looked at the floor.[…]Elsa made her drink⟳ a glass of vodka. Then she fetched the samovar from the kitchen, and made tea.”

““Chumley. The beverage situation around here is reprehensible.” “Oh, good morning, sunshine.” “Surely our massive conglomerate parent company could spring⟳ for a samovar of coffee.” “Yeah, or like⟳ a big coffee dispenser.” “That's what a samovar is.” “Are there other black nerds, or is it just you and Urkel?””

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