compotier

[ kom-puh-teer; French kawn-paw-tyey ]
/ ˌkɒm pəˈtɪər; French kɔ̃ pɔˈtyeɪ /

noun, plural com·po·tiers [kom-puh-teerz; French kawn-paw-tyey] /ˌkɒm pəˈtɪərz; French kɔ̃ pɔˈtyeɪ/.

compote(def 2).

Origin of compotier

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

Words nearby compotier

composting toilet, composure, compotation, compotator, compote, compotier, compound, compound aneurysm, compound annual return, compound dislocation, compound engine

Example sentences from the Web for compotier

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

    Choice Cookery |Catherine Owen

  • 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