Definition

A sweet dish made of fruit that has been cooked in syrup, often served as a dessert.

Example

For dessert, we enjoyed a delicious bowl of compote made from fresh berries.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making compote at home?

No, I haven't, but it sounds delicious!

It's really easy, you just simmer some fruit with sugar.

I should definitely give it a try, it sounds like a great dessert.

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Root Explanation

Compote comes from the French word 'compote', which means mixture or blend, derived from the Latin 'componere' (meaning to put together). The word refers to a dish made by cooking fruits in syrup, thus blending flavors together.

Memory Tip

Think of a mixture ('componere') of fruits cooked together in syrup, which helps you remember that compote is a sweet fruit blend.

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