Dutch oven

noun

: a large covered pot

Full Definition of DUTCH OVEN

: a metal shield for roasting before an open fire

: a brick oven in which cooking is done by the preheated walls

a : a cast-iron kettle with a tight cover that is used for baking in an open fire

b : a heavy pot with a tight-fitting domed cover

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