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potjie

Definition of potjie

noun (plural potjies)

South African
  • a cast-iron pot with a lid, typically having three legs, for use over an open fire.
  • (also potjiekos) [mass noun] a stew cooked in a potjie: the seafood potjie was a winner

Origin:

Afrikaans, literally 'little pot'

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