fire pot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire pot
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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This diagram from the Atharva Veda shows how to place a triangular fire pot to make an offering to Durga.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
To worship and request help from Durga, the most important goddess, you lie down and face a three- cornered fire pot.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
“Thet’ll keep out the cold,” he said briefly, carefully lifting the lid of the stove and spitting into the fire pot.
From The Idyl of Twin Fires by Eaton, Walter Prichard
One form has a basin over the fire pot, into which garbage is placed to be dried out and then turned into the fire.
From Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps by Unknown
Meanwhile, this blasted oil stove was overflowing into the fire pot.
From The Water Eater by Marks, Winston K.
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