| n. | 1. | A preparation of fruit in sirup in such a manner as to preserve its form, either whole, halved, or quartered; |
| 2. | a bowl-shaped dish having a stem, and a base smaller than the bowl, used to serve compotes or other items, such as candies, nuts, or fruit; a compote dish. Compotes may be made of different materials, such as glass, porcelain, or silver. |
| Noun | 1. | compote - dessert of stewed or baked fruit Synonyms: fruit compote |