compotier
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of compotier
From French, dating back to 1745–55; see origin at compote, -ier 2
Example Sentences
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The apples should now have an even glossy surface; as each is finished put it at once into the compotier.
From Choice Cookery by Owen, Catherine
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