An olla is a ceramic jar, often unglazed, used for cooking stews or soups, for the storage of water or dry foods, or for other purposes like the irrigation of olive trees. Ollas have short wide necks and wider bellies, resembling beanpots or handis.

What is the meaning of Olla in English?

: a large bulging widemouthed earthenware vessel sometimes with looped handles used (as by Pueblo Indians) for storage, cooking, or as a container for water.

Is Olla a Spanish word?

olla: pot; cooking-pot; casserole; stewpan; chamber pot; stew-pan; saucepan; stewing-pan.