URN


Meaning of URN in English

— urnlike , adj.

/errn/ , n.

1. a large or decorative vase, esp. one with an ornamental foot or pedestal.

2. a vase for holding the ashes of the cremated dead.

3. a large metal container with a spigot, used for making or serving tea or coffee in quantity.

4. Bot. the spore-bearing part of the capsule of a moss, between lid and seta.

[ 1325-75; ME urne urna earthen vessel for ashes, water, etc., akin to urceus pitcher, Gk hýrche jar ]

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