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compote

nounfeminine/kõˈpɔtɐ/medium

com·po·ta

Definition

A dessert of fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually preserved in jars.
She served the pancakes with a warm berry compote.
This compote is made with seasonal plums and cinnamon.
Common collocations
apple compotehomemade compotejar of compotestewed fruit

Etymology

Do francês 'compote', por sua vez do latim 'composita' (coisa composta).

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