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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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The first known use of Dutch oven was in 1769
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