urn

• Grand récipient décoratif, souvent en forme de vase, parfois monté sur un pied ou un socle, utilisé notamment comme ornement ou pour contenir des cendres. Désigne aussi un grand récipient servant à préparer et servir du café ou du thé.

A noun referring to a large vase with a pedestal or feet, or a large container used for making and serving coffee or tea.

1. Large decorative vaseB1formal

   A large vase, often with a pedestal or base, used for decoration or to hold the ashes of a cremated person.

   Urne décorative

   • The ancient urn was displayed in the museum's main hall.
   • They placed the ashes in a beautiful marble urn.
   • A large ceramic urn stood at the entrance of the garden.

   Synonymesjarvasevessel

2. Container for hot beveragesA2formal

   A large metal container with a tap, used for making and serving hot coffee or tea.

   Fontaine à boisson chaude

   • She poured herself a cup of coffee from the urn.
   • The hotel lobby had a silver urn filled with hot tea.
   • They set up a large urn of hot water for the guests.

   Synonymespercolatorsamovar