buttery
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noun \ˈbə-tə-rē, ˈbə-trē\ plural but·ter·ies
Definition of BUTTERY
1
: a storeroom for liquors
2
a chiefly dialect : pantry b : a room (as in an English college) stocking provisions for sale to students
Origin of BUTTERY
Middle English boterie, from Anglo-French, from but cask, butt — more at butt
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with BUTTERY
2but·tery
adjective \ˈbə-tə-rē\Definition of BUTTERY
1
a : having the qualities (as smoothness or richness) of butter <buttery flavors> b : containing or spread with butter <buttery pastry>
2
: marked by flattery <buttery compliments>
See Examples of BUTTERY
- The cheese has a buttery flavor.
First Known Use of BUTTERY
14th century
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