Kachelofen

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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