ˈsaməˌvär, -vȧ(r sometimes ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Russian, from samo- self (akin to Old English same ) + varit' to boil, cook
1. : a usually copper urn with a spigot at its base and a central tube for live charcoal used especially in Russia to boil water for tea
2. : a similar urn of metal or china with an alcohol lamp or other device for heating the contents
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