cauldron
UK: ˈkɔːldrən | US: ˈkɔːldrən
n. a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire
The word "cauldron" traces back to the Old French cauderon, a diminutive of chaudiere (boiling pot), itself from Latin caldaria (hot bath or cooking pot). The root calidus (hot) reflects its function as a vessel for heating liquids. Over time, the spelling evolved to "cauldron" in Middle English, retaining its association with warmth and cooking.
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling cauldron.
A giant cauldron hung over the campfire, filled with stew.
Medieval kitchens often featured a cauldron for communal cooking.
The blacksmith crafted a sturdy iron cauldron for the village.
Legends speak of magical cauldrons that never empty.