noun
- Plural of etna; small portable gas burners or heating devices, historically used for warming liquids or cooking.
Usage: chiefly historical; often capitalized when referring to the brand or original design
Examples
- The campers brought several etnas to heat water for tea during their mountain expedition.
- In the 19th century, etnas were common household items for warming beverages.
- The antique shop displayed a collection of brass etnas from the Victorian era.
- Travelers relied on portable etnas before modern camping stoves became available.