Meaning: The word cauldron corresponds to a large metal pot with a lid and a handle that is used for cooking over an open fire. Cauldron can also denote a situation that is characterised by instability and strong emotions
Origin: The word has been around since 1300 and is derived from Anglo-French caudrun, Old North French caudern from augmentative of Late Latin caldaria meaning “cooking pot from Latin calidarium used for “hot bath”, from calidus meaning warm, hot. The 1 was inserted in 15th Century in imitation of Latin.
The word which has been in constant usage through the centuries, has enjoyed a burst of popularity in the recent decades.
Usage: The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was a cauldron of emotions when Real Madrid welcomed Manchester City for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final in 2022.
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