caquelon

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Caquelon

Noun

caquelon (plural caquelons)

  1. A Swiss cooking vessel used to serve fondue.
    • 2009, Eliane Engeler, Swiss Seek to Settle Debate Over the True Fondue, Associated Press:
      Friends and family often gather for hours to slowly stir their bread on long forks in the cauldron of cheese known as a caquelon, which is heated by a small flame.

French

Etymology

From Alemannic German Kakel (compare Standard German Kachel) + -on.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.klɔ̃/
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Noun

caquelon m (plural caquelons)

  1. (Switzerland, Belgium) caquelon

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