tureen
UK: təˈriːn | US: təˈriːn
n. a deep, covered dish used for serving soup or stew
tureen = ture<pot> + een<diminutive suffix>
- ture (from French ture, short for terrine <pot, earthenware dish>)
- een (diminutive suffix, from French -ine, indicating smallness or endearment)
Etymology Origin:
The word tureen originates from the French terrine, meaning an earthenware pot, which itself derives from Latin terra (earth). The English form tureen emerged in the 18th century, influenced by the French suffix -ine to denote a smaller or refined version of the original dish. The evolution reflects the culinary tradition of serving food in elegant, lidded vessels.
The waiter brought a silver tureen filled with steaming lobster bisque.
She lifted the lid of the tureen to reveal a fragrant vegetable stew.
The antique tureen was displayed in the dining room as a family heirloom.
A porcelain tureen is ideal for keeping soup warm at the table.
He accidentally chipped the edge of the delicate tureen while washing it.