potiche

[ poh-teesh; French paw-teesh ]

noun

, plural po·tich·es [poh-, tee, -shiz, paw-, teesh].

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

potiche

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of potiche¹

1890–95; < French; akin to pot ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of potiche¹

French, from pot pot; compare pottage