[f. F. beau beautiful + pot POT: possibly, in its origin, a mistaken spelling of BOUGH-POT q.v.] A large ornamental vase for cut flowers.
1761. Garrick & Colman, Cland. Marr., II. Wks. 1798, III. 27. A bunch of flowers as big as the cook or the nurse carry to town … for a beaupot.
1867. Miss Muloch, Two Marr., II. 80. Flowers to replenish the beau-pot in the grate.
