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compote

com·pote [ kóm pt ] (plural com·potes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. stewed fruit: fruit cooked in sugar or syrup, served as a hot or cold dessert

2. dish: a glass dish with a long stem, used for serving fruit, nuts, or candy

[Late 17th century. Via French, "mixture" < Old French composte (see compost)]
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