Definition of "compotier" [com•po•tier]

• A dish for holding compotes, fruit, etc.; a compote dish, or compote{2}. (noun)

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• "Let them steep a few minutes; then remove them; then build the oranges into a pyramid on the compotier, and the last thing before going to table pour the syrup, well boiled and cold, over them."
• "Prepare some pears as in the last recipe, except that the tops are not to be cut off; color half the number a pale pink by adding a few drops of cochineal to the syrup in which they are simmered; dress them alternately, a pink pear and a white one, in the compotier; pour over each the pink and white syrup in which they were cooked, and pour syrup flavored with vanilla round them."
• "The apples should now have an even glossy surface; as each is finished put it at once into the compotier."