tajine

noun2

1. •
   An earthenware cooking pot of North African origin, consisting of a shallow, round dish without handles and a tall, conical or dome-shaped lid.

   • On a round table, food is served in a central platter or tagine or in shallow dishes so that it can be easily picked up with the fingers. — 2005
2. •
   A stew, originally from Morocco, the ingredients of which are traditionally cooked slowly in such a pot; the dish is normally served with couscous.

   • Vegetarian entrees include vegetable tagin, stuffed squash, and maklouba (mixed vegetables with rice and yogurt), and come with a choice of soup or one of four Middle Eastern salads [...]. — 2005