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χύτρα — meaning in English

chytra

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English meaning

  • cauldron noun A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
  • kettle noun A container with a spout used for boiling water.
  • pot noun A round container, usually with a handle, used for cooking or holding things such as plants.

Senses

χύτρα is used for these senses in English:

  • cauldron A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.
  • pot A vessel used for brewing or serving drinks: a coffeepot or teapot.

cauldron — full definition

  1. noun A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.
  2. noun A tense or chaotic situation.

kettle — full definition

  1. noun A container with a spout used for boiling water.
  2. verb Of police: to confine a crowd of protesters or demonstrators within a tight cordon.

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