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cocottes

/koʊˈkɒts/ /kəˈkɒts/

Meanings
noun
Small casserole (pot) for individual portions, similar to a Dutch oven

Examples :

"For Thanksgiving, Mom baked individual apple crumbles in small cocottes so everyone could have their own personal dessert. "
food utensil

Related Words

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crumbles noun

/ˈkrʌmbəlz/

A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.

"blackberry and apple crumble"

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individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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prostitute noun

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

"Because she needed money to support her family, she became a prostitute. "

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portions noun

/ˈpoəɹʃənz/ /ˈpɔːʃənz/ /ˈpɔɹʃənz/

An allocated amount.

"Each child received equal portions of the birthday cake. "

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personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

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casserole noun

/ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/

A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.

"Mom made a delicious chicken and vegetable casserole in a pretty, ceramic casserole dish. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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dessert noun

/dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/

A sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

"After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious dessert of chocolate cake. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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promiscuous adjective

/pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/

Made up of various disparate elements mixed together; of disorderly composition.

"The student's backpack was a promiscuous mess of papers, pens, and snacks. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "