/poʊt/ or /poʊt/ or /pɔt/ (POHT, POHT, or POTT)

Definitions

1. noun

A French term of endearment, similar to ‘love’ or ‘darling’, often used as a term of affection or a name for a pet.

“She affectionately called her cat ‘pote’ in the evenings.”

2. noun

A container, especially a ceramic container, used for storing or serving liquids, such as a pot or a jug.

“The old pote on the shelf had been used for years to store wine.”