olla

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional earthenware cooking pot with a wide mouth and three legs, used in Spanish and Mexican cuisines to cook stews and soups.

  - "I cooked a delicious stew in an olla."
  - "The olla was placed over an open fire."
  - "The aroma of the stew in the olla was mouthwatering."

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Variants

List of all variants of olla that leads to same result
ola , olla , ollas , olla podrida , olla podridas , ollas podridas

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Etymology

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The word 'olla' comes from the Latin word 'olla' meaning 'pot' or 'jar'.

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Trivia

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1. The olla is often used in traditional Mexican cooking for making posole, a hominy stew.

2. The three legs of the olla help to keep it stable over an open fire.

3. The olla is sometimes decorated with colorful designs or patterns, making it a beautiful addition to any kitchen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cazuela: A similar cooking vessel to the olla, also used for making stews and soups in Spanish and Mexican cuisines.

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Culture

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The olla is a significant cultural symbol in Spanish and Mexican cuisines, often used for communal cooking and celebrations. It is also known as a 'cazuela' in some regions.

How to Memorize "olla"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, round earthenware pot with a wide mouth and three legs, used for cooking stews and soups.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'olla' with traditional Spanish and Mexican cuisine and communal cooking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Olla' is a 'pot' in Spanish, and it's used for cooking stews and soups.

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