/ɜ:n; ɝn/
n
1 tall vase, usu with a stem and a base, esp one used for holding the ashes of a cremated person 瓮; （尤指）骨灰瓮.
2 (esp in compounds 尤用以构成复合词) large metal container with a tap, in which tea, coffee, etc is made or from which it is served, eg in cafes or canteens （供应茶、咖啡等的）有龙头的金属容器（如小餐馆或食堂中的）
*a tea urn 茶桶. =>illus 见插图.

n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin;Origin: urna]
a decorated container, especially one that is used for holding the ashes of a dead body
a metal container that holds a large amount of tea or coffee