Any of various types of large earthenware or iron pot used for cooking or preserving food.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Field Naturalists' Club (Trinidad). Origin uncertain. Probably from Caribbean French canari, apparently from Taino.
Definition of canaree in US English:
canaree
nounˈkanəri
Caribbean
Any of various types of large earthenware or iron pot used for cooking or preserving food.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal Field Naturalists' Club (Trinidad). Origin uncertain. Probably from Caribbean French canari, apparently from Taino.