Cauldron
/ˈkɔːl.drən/noun
A large metal pot used for boiling or cooking.
Did you know?In medieval times, cauldrons were often associated with witchcraft, believed to be the vessels for potions that could summon spirits or transformations.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʲel-
“to warm or heat”
Latin
Latin
caldarium
“a hot bath or warm place, often a cooking vessel”
Old French
Old French
cauldron
“a large pot for boiling, especially for cooking or alchemical purposes”
Middle English
Middle English
caudron
“a large pot used for cooking, often associated with witchcraft”
Modern English
English
cauldron
“a large metal pot used for boiling or cooking, steeped in magical lore”