urn

Pronunciation: /ɝn/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
  2. noun a large pot for making coffee or tea

Etymology

From Middle English urne, from Old French urne, from Latin urna (“vessel”). Doublet of urna.

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