Cachepot

/ˈkæʃəpɑt/ noun

A decorative container or pot used to hold and display a plain flowerpot, typically made of ceramic, metal, or other attractive materials.

From French 'cache-pot,' literally meaning 'hide pot,' combining 'cacher' (to hide) and 'pot' (pot). The term originated in 18th-century France as a way to conceal utilitarian plant pots behind attractive decorative containers.

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