tureen

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

tureen
    n 1: large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and
         stews

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Tureen \Tu*reen"\, n. [F. terrine, L. terra earth. See
   {Terrace}.]
   A large, deep vessel for holding soup, or other liquid food,
   at the table. [Written also {terreen}.]
   [1913 Webster]