Wordiyopot
Old EnglishVariants
pot
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Old English pott (rounded vessel), of Germanic origin, possibly reinforced by Old French pot. A concrete, everyday root producing practical compound words: teapot, pottery, potter. Potpourri (literally 'rotten pot') came from French, originally a mixed stew. Potboiler refers to work done just to 'keep the pot boiling.'
Associated Words
potash
A potassium compound used in agriculture and industry
TOEFLC1
potboiler
A low-quality creative work produced merely for money
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potpourri
A fragrant mixture of dried flowers; a miscellaneous collection
GREC2
potted
Grown in a pot; preserved in a container
TOEFLB1
potter
A maker of ceramic ware; to busy oneself with trivial tasks
TOEFLB1
pottery
Ceramic objects made from clay; the craft of making them
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teapot
A vessel with a spout used for brewing and serving tea
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