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cauldron

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐɫdɐjˈɾɐ̃w̃/cal·dei·rão

Definition

1

A large metal pot with a rounded bottom, used for cooking over an open fire or for boiling liquids.

Usage examples

The witches stirred their potion in a bubbling cauldron.
A cauldron of stew hung over the campfire.

Synonyms

Common combinations

iron cauldronbubbling cauldronwitch's cauldron

Idiomatic expressions

  • a cauldron of emotions