How Do You Spell COCOTTES?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkɒts] (IPA)

The word "cocottes" is a plural noun of "cocotte", which refers to a small casserole dish. Its spelling can be challenging to some as it contains both double consonants and silent letters. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /kɒˈkɒts/. The double "c" in "cocottes" is pronounced as a "k" sound, while the double "t" is emphasized with a slight pause. The silent "e" at the end of the word is not pronounced, making it even more tricky to spell.

Common Misspellings for COCOTTES

• cocottes
• cocotes
• xocottes
• vocottes
• focottes
• docottes
• cicottes
• ckcottes
• clcottes
• cpcottes
• c0cottes
• c9cottes
• coxottes
• covottes
• cofottes
• codottes
• cocittes
• cockttes
• coclttes
• cocpttes

Etymology of COCOTTES

The word "cocottes" has a complex etymology, originating from the French language.

In French, "cocotte" initially referred to a small, round cooking pot or casserole dish. This term is thought to have come from the Latin word "cocula", meaning a small container for cooking or brewing.

Over time, the meaning of "cocotte" evolved and began to refer to a woman of questionable reputation, particularly a prostitute or mistress. This shift in meaning occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Paris, where the term was commonly used to describe such women.

The association of "cocotte" with promiscuity likely arose due to the aforementioned meaning of a small cooking pot. The term began to metaphorically represent a woman who "cooked" or engaged in relationships with multiple partners. It became a slang term used in Parisian underworld and, eventually, mainstream language.