casserole – Came from casse, “pan” or “ladle,” which probably comes from Greek kuathos, “serving cup”; casserole is a diminutive of casse, “spoonlike container” (cassette is also a diminutive of casse). More…
paella – The rice dish is Spanish for “frying pan,” from Latin patella, “little pan.” More…
pan, brain pan – The upper part of the skull has been called the pan or brain pan. More…