potiches

/poʊˈtiʃɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of potiche; decorative vases or pots.
    • She collected antique potiches and displayed them in her living room.
    • The auction featured several rare potiches from 18th-century France.
    • The shelves were lined with colorful potiches from around the world.
  2. Plural of potiche; women treated as decorative figureheads.
    • She wrote an article about the history of potiches in corporate leadership.
    • The play criticized the tradition of using women as potiches in politics.
    • The board was filled with potiches who had no real influence on policy.
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