olla

/oʊjɑː/ or /oʊjɑː/ (in American English) or /oʊˈjɑː/ (in British English)

Definitions

1. noun

a large earthenware pot, typically with a wide mouth, used for cooking or storing food

“She placed the stew in the olla and let it simmer all day.”

2. verb

to cook food in a pot, especially a large earthenware one

“The family ollas the beans every Sunday.”

Synonyms

  • cauldron
  • pot

Antonyms

  • platter
  • serving dish