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The "pot of food" emoji (🍲) features a steaming pot brimming with a hearty stew, often symbolizing comfort and nourishment. Commonly used to represent home-cooked meals, communal dining, or culinary adventures, it invites thoughts of family gatherings and cozy dinners. In some cultures, the pot embodies sharing and hospitality, as seen in traditional feast preparations. Fun fact: in Japan, a similar pot is used during winter festivals, emphasizing togetherness and warmth as friends and family gather around a hot pot! The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.