purdonium

/ (pɜːˈdəʊnɪəm) /


noun
  1. a type of coal scuttle having a slanted cover that is raised to open it, and an inner removable metal container for the coal

Origin of purdonium

1
C19: named after its inventor, a Mr Purdon

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