Definition of Dutch oven
1
: a metal shield for roasting before an open fire
2
: a brick oven in which cooking is done by the preheated walls
3a
: a cast-iron kettle with a tight cover that is used for baking in an open fire
b
: a heavy pot with a tight-fitting domed cover
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“Dutch oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dutch%20oven. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of Dutch oven was in 1769
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