Etymology

frying pan

Today it means: A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food. Full definition →

Middle English fryyng panne
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromfryyng panne
  2. English todayfrying pan

From Middle English fryyng panne; equivalent to frying + pan.

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