cachepot

Meanings

• noun

  A large earthenware or ceramic pot with a wide base and a narrow neck, used for decorative purposes or to hold liquids or food.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cachepot
pot , spot , mop , prop , dope

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Variants

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cachepot , cachepots

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Etymology

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From French 'cache-pot', meaning 'hide pot' or 'cover pot'.

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Trivia

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1. Cachepots were often used as decorative pieces in European gardens during the 18th and 19th centuries.

2. The largest cachepot on record weighed over 1,000 pounds and was made in France in the 18th century.

3. Cachepots were often decorated with intricate designs or painted with scenes from mythology or nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. terracotta: A type of clay that is fired at a low temperature, resulting in a porous, unglazed material that is often used to make cachepots and other decorative objects.

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Culture

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In European culture, cachepots were often used as decorative pieces in the home, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. They were often painted with intricate designs or decorated with gold or silver leaf. In literature, cachepots have appeared in works such as Jane Austen's 'Emma' and Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House'.

How to Memorize "cachepot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, round pot with a narrow neck and a wide base. Visualize the texture of the earthenware or ceramic material, and imagine the pot being used to hold flowers or other decorative items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cachepot' with the image of a decorative pot used for holding liquids or food. Remember that it has a wide base and a narrow neck, and that it is often used for decorative purposes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'cachepot' with the phrase 'Cover and Hide Pottery' or 'Container Achieving Handsome Ornamentation'.

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