côte

[ koht ]
/ koʊt /

noun, plural côtes [koht] /koʊt/. French.

a slope or hillside with vineyards.

British Dictionary definitions for côte (1 of 2)

cote 1

cot

/ (kəʊt) /

noun

  1. a small shelter for pigeons, sheep, etc
  2. (in combination)dovecote
dialect, mainly British a small cottage

Word Origin for cote

Old English cote; related to Low German Kote; see cot ²

British Dictionary definitions for côte (2 of 2)

cote 2
/ (kəʊt) /

verb

(tr) archaic to pass by, outstrip, or surpass

Word Origin for cote

C16: perhaps from Old French costoier to run alongside, from coste side; see coast