- pronunciation:
- uhrn
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a large vase with a base.
She put the plant in an urn.
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| definition 2: |
a metal container with a spout. Urns are used to make and serve coffee and tea.
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| related words: |
vessel |
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The words
urn and
earn (to receive as pay) sound alike but have different meanings.