Definition

A type of large cooking pot, often used for making soups or stews, typically made of metal or earthenware.

Example

She cooked a delicious stew in her marmite.

Conversation

Do you remember the big marmite we used for the stew last winter?

Of course! It made cooking so much easier with all that space.

I love how it can hold so many ingredients at once.

Yeah, we should definitely use it again for our next dinner party.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'marmite' comes from Old French 'marmite', meaning a cooking pot or stew pot. It originally referred to a vessel used for cooking, which later became associated with the yeast extract product known today.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cooking pot' ('marmite' in Old French) to remember that 'marmite' refers to a spread made from yeast extract, as it was originally named after the pot used for cooking.

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