casserole

2 definitions found

casserole - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Casserole \Cas"se*role\n. [F. a saucepan, dim. from casse a
     basin.]
     1. (Chem.) A small round dish with a handle, usually of
        porcelain.
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     2. (Cookery) A mold (in the shape of a hollow vessel or
        incasement) of boiled rice, mashed potato or paste, baked,
        and afterwards filled with vegetables or meat.
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casserole - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  casserole
      n 1: food cooked and served in a casserole
      2: large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served