oilstove en · NOUN
Etymology
From oil + stove.
Meanings
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A stove or heater that burns kerosene.
The cooking was done on an oilstove inside the caravan.
2017, Richard Marsh, The Coward Behind the Curtain, →ISBN:Such as oilstoves burning in every conceivable corner of the house.
2011, Molly Keane, Good Behaviour, →ISBN:In addition to the main stove of the room a small oilstove had been placed in the corner near the very old woman.
2015, Anthony Powell, Venusberg, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oilstoves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |