compotier

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

noun, plural com·po·tiers

[kom-puh-teerz; French kawn-paw-tyey] /ˌkɒm pəˈtɪərz; French kɔ̃ pɔˈtyeɪ/.

compote(def 2).

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Origin of compotier

From French, dating back to 1745–55; see origin at compote, -ier²

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Examples from the Web for compotier

Historical Examples

Peel and slice some fresh figs and serve on a compotier, with powdered sugar and cream separate.
The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book
Victor Hirtzler
The apples should now have an even glossy surface; as each is finished put it at once into the compotier.
Choice Cookery
Catherine Owen