samovar

samovar englannista suomeksi

1. samovaari

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1. samovaari

samovar englanniksi

1. 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.

2. 1919, Firbank|Ronald Firbank, ''Valmouth'', Duckworth, hardback edition, page 107

Come on now with the samovar - and make haste sorting the letter-bag.

3. {{quote-book|en|year=1932|author=Maurice Baring

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