\Cas"se*role\n. [F. a saucepan, dim. from casse a
basin.]
1. (Chem.) A small round dish with a handle, usually of
   porcelain.

2. (Cookery) A mold (in the shape of a hollow vessel or
   incasement) of boiled rice, mashed potato or paste, baked,
   and afterwards filled with vegetables or meat.