kachelofen noun1 •A German type of ceramic tile stove or cocklestove which captures heat from periodic burning of fuel such as wood and radiates it over a long period to heat a living space.Propst's stoves are more expensive than many manufactured metal stoves, of course, but they are not as costly as imported kachelofens, which start at $3,000 to $1,000 and can run much higher […] — 1985 formskachelofens
