noun
kazan
Kazan (noun) means a large cauldron or cooking pot traditionally used in Central Asian cooking. Example: “The plov was cooked slowly in a huge kazan over an open fire.”
noun
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A large cauldron or cooking pot traditionally used in Central Asian cooking.
"The plov was cooked slowly in a huge kazan over an open fire."
name
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The capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia.
"Kazan hosted several matches during the 2018 World Cup."
How to use kazan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the traditional Central Asian cooking pot, or the Russian city named after it.
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Etymology
From Russian казан (kazán), itself from a Turkic word for cooking pot; the city takes its name from the same root.
Frequently asked questions
What does “kazan” mean?
The word “kazan” means a large cauldron or cooking pot traditionally used in Central Asian cooking. In plain terms, either the traditional Central Asian cooking pot, or the Russian city named after it.
How do you use “kazan” in a sentence?
Here is “kazan” used in a sentence: “The plov was cooked slowly in a huge kazan over an open fire.”
What part of speech is “kazan”?
Depending on how it is used, “kazan” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “kazan” come from?
The word “kazan” comes from Russian. From Russian казан (kazán), itself from a Turkic word for cooking pot; the city takes its name from the same root.
How many meanings does “kazan” have?
“Kazan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large cauldron or cooking pot traditionally used in Central Asian cooking.
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