also: つちなべ
noun
earthenware pot; clay pot
A traditional Japanese cooking pot made of clay, used especially for hot pot dishes (nabe).
寒い日は土鍋で寄せ鍋を作るのが楽しみです。
On cold days, I look forward to making yosenabe in an earthenware pot.
この土鍋は熱がゆっくり伝わるので、煮物に向いています。
This clay pot conducts heat slowly, so it's suitable for simmered dishes.
Rarely used kana form; the reading つちなべ is uncommon.
鍋 is a general term for any pot or pan, while 土鍋 specifically refers to an earthenware or clay pot.
Compound of 土 (tsuchi/dō, 'earth, clay') and 鍋 (nabe, 'pot'). The reading どなべ is a standard compound reading.