Ladle
/ˈleɪ.dl/noun
A kitchen utensil used for serving liquids or soft foods.
Did you know?The word 'ladle' traces back to ancient times when it was believed that serving food could invoke blessings or curses, linking nourishment with the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*laudō
“To take or hold”
Old English
OE
lǣdel
“A vessel for lifting or dipping”
Middle English
ME
ladle
“A spoon-like utensil for serving liquids”
Modern English
English
ladle
“A utensil for serving liquids or soft foods”