Kachelofen
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A German type of ceramic tile stove or cocklestove which captures heat from periodic burning of fuel such as wood and radiates it over a long period to heat a living space.
"Propst's stoves are more expensive than many manufactured metal stoves, of course, but they are not as costly as imported kachelofens, which start at $3,000 to $1,000 and can run much higher […]"
Example
More examples"Propst's stoves are more expensive than many manufactured metal stoves, of course, but they are not as costly as imported kachelofens, which start at $3,000 to $1,000 and can run much higher […]"
Etymology
From German Kachelofen.
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