[cas.se.role] n [F, saucepan, fr. MF, dim. of casse ladle, dripping pan, fr. OProv cassa, prob. ultim. fr. Gk kyathos ladle] (1708) 1: a dish in which food may be baked and served
2: food cooked and served in a casserole
3: a deep round usu. porcelain dish with a handle used for heating substances in the laboratory