caldron

cal·dron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawl-druh n]
- /ˈkɔl drən/
- /ˈkɔːl.drən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawl-druh n]
- /ˈkɔl drən/

Definitions of caldron word

noun caldron a large kettle or boiler 3
noun caldron a violently agitated condition like the boiling contents of a caldron 3
noun caldron a large kettle or boiler. 1
noun caldron Alternative spelling of cauldron. 1

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Origin of caldron

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English, alteration (by association with Latin caldus warm) of Middle English cauderon < Anglo-French, equivalent to caudere (< Late Latin caldāria; see caldera) + -on noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Caldron

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preposition

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caldron popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for caldron

noun caldron

pot — a deep hole; pit.
kettle — a metal container in which to boil liquids, cook foods, etc.; pot.
vat — a large container, as a tub or tank, used for storing or holding liquids: a wine vat.
cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.

All 5 Synonyms of caldron