Dutch oven
noun
plural Dutch ovens
1
: a metal shield for roasting before an open fire
2
: a brick oven in which cooking is done by the preheated walls
3
a
: a cast-iron kettle with a tight cover that is used for baking in an open fire
b
: a heavy pot often of enameled cast iron that has a tight-fitting lid and usually two handles and that can be used for cooking on a stovetop and in an oven
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“Dutch oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dutch%20oven. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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