Degh

Degh is a term that appears in several languages and contexts, and it does not designate a single, unambiguous concept. In Persian, the word دیگ is transliterated as deg or degh and means a cooking pot or cauldron. In discussions of Persian cuisine and traditional crafts, a degh refers to a large vessel used for simmering stews or cooking for gatherings; such vessels are commonly made from copper, brass, or enamelware and may feature engravings or decorative work. The Romanized spellings deg, degh, and deghe appear in historical texts and modern writings, reflecting variations in transliteration from the Persian script.

Beyond this culinary sense, degh can function as a toponym or surname in regions where Persian influence is strong, though such uses are less common in contemporary sources and are highly context-dependent. Because transliteration from Persian and related languages varies, the form degh may appear in English-language texts without implying a distinct concept.

In scholarly and cultural discussions, the primary attested meaning of degh is the Persian cauldron, and other appearances typically arise from transliteration choices or as occasional proper nouns in culturally Persian-influenced contexts. The term thus shows how a single transliteration can span concrete objects, linguistic forms, and proper names, depending on the source material.

See also: deg, دیگ.