Sa"mo*var (?), n. [Russ. samovar'.]

A metal urn used in Russia for making tea. It is filled with water, which is heated by charcoal placed in a pipe, with chimney attached, which passes through the urn.

<-- Samoyed. 1. A breed of medium-sized sled dogs, originating in Siberia, of white or cream color. 2. A Uralic language spoken by the Samoyed people. -->

 

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