noun
also com·pot ˈkämˌpōt, usu -ōd.+V
( -s )
Etymology: French compote, from Old French composte
1. : fruits cooked in syrup in such a way as to keep their form
a compote of pears
2.
a. : a bowl-shaped dish of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem, and sometimes with a cover from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served
b. : a small dish of similar form used for individual servings