Definition
A large, deep serving dish with a lid, typically oval or round, used for serving soups, stews, or other foods at the table. Tureens are often made from porcelain, ceramic, or silver and range from modest to highly ornamental.
Example Usage
She ladled the steaming soup from an antique porcelain tureen into individual bowls.
Origin
From French 'terrine,' derived from Latin 'terrena' (earthen), referring to the dish's original material.
Fun Fact
Ornate silver tureens were status symbols in 18th-century European aristocratic households and were often passed down as family heirlooms.
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