potiche

American  

[poh-teesh, paw-teesh] / poʊˈtiʃ, pɔˈtiʃ /

noun

plural

potiches

1. a vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a rounded or polygonal body narrowing at the top.

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potiche British  

/ pɒˈtiːʃ /

noun

1. a tall vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a round or polygonal body that narrows towards the neck and a detached lid or cover

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Etymology

Origin of potiche

1890–95; < French; akin to pot ¹

Example Sentences

The state of ethical and epistemological vertigo he enters is a condition encountered by many of Mr. Ozon’s characters — by Charlotte Rampling in “Under the Sand” and “Swimming Pool,” most memorably, and by Mr. Luchini in “Potiche.”

From New York Times

Most recently he played Catherine Deneuve's domineering husband in the comedy Potiche.

From The Guardian

More recently they acted together in the Franco-Belgian comedy, Potiche.

From BBC

After solid performances in domestic hits Mammuth and François Ozon's Potiche, he'll next appear in Ang Lee's big budget adaptation of Life of Pi.

From The Guardian

Also on hand at the ceremony at Alice Tully Hall was French director Francois Ozon, who recently directed Deneuve in the comedy "Potiche," reuniting her with Gerard Depardieu.

From Seattle Times