tajine

Meaning

Noun

• An earthenware cooking pot of North African origin, consisting of a shallow, round dish without handles and a tall, conical or dome-shaped lid.
• A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.

Origin

• From Moroccan Arabic طَجِين, from Arabic طَاجِن ("shallow earthen pot"), from Ancient Greek τάγηνον ("frying pan, saucepan"), further etymology unknown.