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Dutch oven
nounDefinition 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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