n.
Pronunciation: ' käm- ˌ p ō t
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French composte, from Latin composta, feminine of compostus, past participle
Date: 1693
1 : a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup
2 : a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served