1. a rounded earthenware pot or jar, typically used for cooking or storage, especially in Spanish and Latin American cuisine
Usage: often used in traditional cooking; also spelled 'olla podrida' when referring to a Spanish stew
2. a clay pot used in traditional cooking in Spain and Latin America, often for slow-cooking stews and beans
Usage: cultural/culinary term

Examples

• The chef prepared the beans in a traditional olla over the fire.
• She bought a ceramic olla at the market for making her grandmother's recipe.
• The olla podrida is a famous Spanish dish cooked slowly in an earthenware pot.
• Water was stored in large ollas during the dry season.
• The olla's rounded shape helps distribute heat evenly during cooking.