plural cocottes
kȯ-ˈkȯt(s) 
1
: dutch oven sense 3b
sometimes, specifically
: a small Dutch oven used to cook individual servings
2
: a woman who engages in sex acts and especially sexual intercourse in exchange for pay
especially
: courtesan
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in the new play, she takes on the somewhat racy role of a cocotte in fin de siècle Paris
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Make personal cakes and casseroles with these mini cocottes.
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Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Snag this mini cocotte from the brand to roast garlic and serve modest amounts of French onion soup in.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Deals on Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Ovens Le Creuset enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens (also called cocottes) are highly coveted by home cooks and professional chefs alike.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s the Staub cast iron 3.5-quart pumpkin cocotte, which basically screams fall and is great for soups, chilis, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Snag this mini cocotte from the brand to roast garlic and serve modest amounts of French onion soup in.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Deals on Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Ovens Le Creuset enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens (also called cocottes) are highly coveted by home cooks and professional chefs alike.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024
There’s the Staub cast iron 3.5-quart pumpkin cocotte, which basically screams fall and is great for soups, chilis, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Cocotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocotte. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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