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beurre noir

noun

: butter heated until brown or black and often flavored with vinegar or lemon juice

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, black butter

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beurre noir was in 1830

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“Beurre noir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beurre%20noir. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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