Cocotte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɔˈkɔt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cocotte is a noun meaning small casserole (pot) for individual portions, similar to a Dutch oven.
Meaning
small casserole (pot) for individual portions, similar to a Dutch oven.
More Meanings
- (dated) demimonde, courtesan
Example Sentences
This one is a woman, with all a woman’s wit, combined with the heartlessness of a cocotte.
[…] she had had the novel experience of looking down from the restaurant terrace on an audience of "cocottes," and having her husband interpret to her as much of the songs as he thought suitable for bridal ears.
Word Forms
- cocottes
Synonyms for cocotte
Depending on context, synonyms include harlot, tart, whore, trollop, prostitute.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prostitute, harlot, whore, trollop, tart, casserole.
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