kettle

English

/ˈkɛ.təl/, /ˈkɛ.təl/, /ˈkɪtl̩/

noun
Definitions
  • A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
  • The quantity held by a kettle.
  • (British) A vessel for boiling water for tea.
  • (geology) A kettle hole, sometimes any pothole.
  • (ornithology) A group of raptors riding a thermal, especially when migrating.
  • (rail transport) A steam locomotive
  • (musical instruments) A kettledrum.
  • An instance of kettling; a group of protesters or rioters confined in a limited area.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ketel derived from Old Norse ketill (kettle) inherited from Old English ċietel (kettle, cauldron) derived from Proto-Germanic *katilaz (vessel, kettle, bucket) derived from Latin catīllus (small dish), catinus (deep bowl, vessel for cooking up serving food, bowl).

Origin

Latin

catinus

Gloss

deep bowl, vessel for cooking up serving food, bowl

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

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Kanji

鉢, 丼

Emoji
🍜

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