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coffeepots


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Preferred Term

coffeepots

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Covered spouted vessels for preparing and serving coffee. The term is often reserved for a decorative vessel made of ceramic, silver, or another material and used to transport and serve the coffee at table after it has been prepared in another vessel. Coffee pots typically have a handle and sometimes small feet.

Variations

coffeepot

coffee-pots

coffee-pot

coffee pots

pots, coffee

pot, coffee

cafetières

cafetière

Broader Term

vessels for serving drinks

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