Saucepan
(AU, asterism) A pot-shaped asterism in the constellation Orion, consisting of Orion's Belt, Orion's Sword, and the star Eta Orionis.
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Cuisinart 1 Quart Saucepan w/Cover, Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Collection, 719-14 #CoolGripHandle #Saucepan #1Quart
Yes, Moonface wasn't quite how I imagined but Silky and Saucepan Man were spot on, I think it was primarily a nostalgic watch for the adults! I loved it! #ukteenchat
Wooden spoon meets saucepan . . .
Saucepan I wonder how it got that name? As it is not a pan shape at all, but a pot. Preumably for cooking sauces in.
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(AU, asterism) A pot-shaped asterism in the constellation Orion, consisting of Orion's Belt, Orion's Sword, and the star Eta Orionis.
He also instantly recognised the slant in the line of three stars of the Saucepan which he knew spills the rain in January.
“Cuisinart 1 Quart Saucepan w/Cover, Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Cookware Collection, 719-14 #CoolGripHandle #Saucepan #1Quart”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Yes, Moonface wasn't quite how I imagined but Silky and Saucepan Man were spot on, I think it was primarily a nostalgic watch for the adults! I loved it! #ukteenchat”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Wooden spoon meets saucepan . . .”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Saucepan I wonder how it got that name? As it is not a pan shape at all, but a pot. Preumably for cooking sauces in.”
— r/etymology· Apr 2026
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