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compote

stewed fruit, compote

noun kohm-POT Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: Latin composita (things put together)

Usage Note

Compote is a classic French dessert of fruit cooked slowly in sweetened water, served warm or cold. Compote de pommes (apple compote) is one of the most common varieties. The word compotier refers to the dish or bowl traditionally used to serve it.

Examples

"Elle prépare une compote de poires pour le dessert."

Natural Translation

She is making a pear compote for dessert.

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