Original: A cauldron or caldron ( from earlier cauderon , from Anglo-French , from Latin caldÄ rium '' hot bath '' , from calidus '' warm '' ) is a large metal pot ( kettle ) for cooking and\/or boiling over an open fire , with a large mouth and frequently with an arc-shaped hanger .
Simplified: A cauldron or caldron ( from Latin caldarium , hot bath ) is a large metal pot ( kettle ) for cooking and\/or boiling over an open fire .