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réchaud

camping stove, hot plate

noun ray-SHOH Rare
Food & Drink Utensils

Origin: From réchauffer, 'to reheat'

Usage Note

Réchaud refers to a small portable cooker — a camping stove running on gas or alcohol, or a hot plate used at the table to keep food warm (a chafing dish stand). The word comes from réchauffer (to warm up). In fondue sets, the burner underneath is called le réchaud.

Examples

"Ils ont cuisiné sur un réchaud de camping."

Natural Translation

They cooked on a camping stove.

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