Caldron: meaning, definitions and examples

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caldron

 

[ หˆkษ”หldrษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking vessel

A caldron, often spelled cauldron, is a large metal pot with a lid and handles, used for cooking over an open fire. Traditionally associated with witches and folklore, a caldron is typically used for boiling or simmers soups, stews, or potions. Its size and capacity make it suitable for preparing meals for gatherings or events. The image of a caldron has often been depicted in literature and culture as a tool for magical brews or concoctions.

Synonyms

cauldron, kettle, pot

Examples of usage

  • The witches gathered around the bubbling caldron.
  • She poured the ingredients into the caldron to stew.
  • The caldron hung above the campfire, casting eerie shadows.
  • A caldron of hot soup was waiting for the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "caldron" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caldeirรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคพเคนเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kessel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ periuk besar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kocioล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง้‡œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaudron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caldero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋งˆ์†ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kotol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง้”…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kotel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜ แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caldera

Etymology

The word 'caldron' originates from the Latin word 'caldarium,' which means 'hot bath.' Over time, it evolved through Old French 'cauldron' before arriving in Middle English. As it transitioned across languages, the term maintained its association with heat and boiling. Historically, caldrons were essential in cooking and managing fire within households, often made from metals like iron or copper. Their size made them crucial for communal cooking and rituals, which contributed to the imagery and symbolism surrounding them in various cultures. In modern usage, 'caldron' retains its ties to both cooking and the magical folklore of witches, with the depiction of a bubbling pot used in spellcasting serving as a popular cultural motif.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,466 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.