Athanor
Pronunciation : Ath"a*nor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. Ar. at-tannur, fr. Heb. tannur an oven or furnace.]
Definition : Defn: A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat. Chambers.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913