Synonyms for cauldron


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kawl-druh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔl drən

Top 10 synonyms for cauldron Other synonyms for the word cauldron

Définition of cauldron

Origin :
  • c.1300, caudron, from Anglo-French caudrun, Old North French cauderon (Old French chauderon "cauldron, kettle"), from augmentative of Late Latin caldaria "cooking pot" (source of Spanish calderon, Italian calderone), from Latin calidarium "hot bath," from calidus "warm, hot" (see calorie). The -l- was inserted 15c. in imitation of Latin.
  • As in kettle : noun metal pot
  • As in crucible : noun retort
  • As in tank : noun large container for liquids
  • As in caldron : noun pot for boiling
  • As in tank : noun container
  • As in container : noun holder for physical object
Example sentences :
  • The Enchantress on hearing of the crime lights the fire under her cauldron.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • There, the Dervish is thrown into the cauldron along with the magic herbs.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • There was a cauldron inside, boiling merrily; but there was no fire to be seen.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • A warning whistle came from the sphere heating the cauldron.
  • Extract from : « The Whispering Spheres » by Russell Robert Winterbotham
  • This cauldron fell with a horrible crash on Balthasar's head and split his skull.
  • Extract from : « Balthasar » by Anatole France
  • Then he raises the cauldron to see how much heavier it has become.
  • Extract from : « Debts of Honor » by Maurus Jkai
  • Round about the cauldron go, In the poisoned entrails throw.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Folk-Lore » by Elias Owen
  • Hetty came into the kitchen as he was prying at the cauldron lid in the wall.
  • Extract from : « Make Mine Homogenized » by Rick Raphael
  • Besides bearing the cauldron of fish, Havelok had many things to do.
  • Extract from : « The Red Romance Book » by Various
  • As he touched the liquor in the cauldron he felt that he was not quite himself.
  • Extract from : « The Magic World » by Edith Nesbit
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