t(y)əˈrēn, t(y)üˈ-, t(y)u̇ˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of earlier terrene, terene, from French terrine, from Middle French, from feminine of terrin of earth, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin terrinus, from Latin terra earth + -inus -ine — more at terrace
1. : a deep footed vessel with a cover from which cooked foods (as soup, sauce, or eggs) are served at table
2. : casserole 2