urn
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• noun
A tall, rounded vase with a base and often a stem, specifically used for preserving the ashes of a cremated person.
"After the cremation ceremony, the family placed her grandfather's brass urn in a designated niche at the columbarium."
A large metal container equipped with a spigot, used for boiling water or brewing and serving hot beverages like coffee or tea.
"The hotel staff set up a large silver coffee urn in the lobby for the conference attendees."
Word Nuance & Usage
The noun 'urn' is a homophone of the verb 'earn' (to acquire through effort or labor), which can occasionally cause spelling confusion despite their unrelated meanings.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'urne', from Old French, derived from Latin 'urna' (a water jar, vessel for drawing water), possibly connected to 'urere' (to burn) referring to a vessel made of baked clay.
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