compota — meaning in English

English meaning

• compote noun A dessert of fruit cooked slowly in a sugary syrup.
• jam noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
• relish noun Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.

Senses

compota is used for these senses in English:

• compote A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.
• jam (less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts
• relish A cooked or pickled sauce, usually made with vegetables or fruits, generally used as a condiment.

jam — full definition

1. noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
2. noun A difficult or awkward situation.
3. noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
4. noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
5. verb To wedge something tightly so it can no longer move.

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