Definition of "samovar" in 英语

noun

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.

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