marmite

1. a. A large covered earthenware or metal cooking pot.
   b. A small covered earthenware casserole designed to hold an individual serving.
2. A petite marmite.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French, hypocritical, marmite (possibly because the food is hidden inside)

Origin: : marm-

Origin: , akin to marmouser, to murmur

Origin: + mite, cat (of imitative origin)