Cauldron (noun)

1. A large, round pot with a handle and often with a lid, used for cooking over an open fire.
2. A large pot or kettle used for boiling liquids.

Origin:

From old english caldr, from latin caldaria, from caldus ("hot").

Examples:

1. The witches in the play were stirring a cauldron of potion.
2. The soup was cooked in a large cauldron over an open fire.
3. The cauldron was used to make large batches of stew for the villagers.
4. The cauldron was placed over the fire to heat the water for the bath.
5. The cauldron was used for boiling water for laundry and other household tasks.