compotier

[ kom-puh-teer; French kawn-paw-tyey ]

noun

, plural com·po·tiers [kom-p, uh, -, teerz, kaw, n, -paw-, tyey].

1. compote ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of compotier¹

From French, dating back to 1745–55; compote, -ier ²

Example Sentences

The apples should now have an even glossy surface; as each is finished put it at once into the compotier.

From Project Gutenberg

Peel and slice some fresh figs and serve on a compotier, with powdered sugar and cream separate.

From Project Gutenberg