bute

noun \ ˈbyüt \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of bute

: phenylbutazone

Recent Examples of bute from the Web

Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg.

— beth harris, The Seattle Times, "Belmont Stakes up for grabs to end uneven Triple Crown," 9 June 2017
Epicharis was treated intravenously with Butazolidin, commonly known as bute, on Wednesday night, according to veterinary records from the New York State Gaming Commission.

— beth harris, The Seattle Times, "Japanese horse Epicharis treated for lameness before Belmont," 8 June 2017

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First Known Use of bute

1968

in the meaning defined above

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Bute

geographical name \ ˈbyüt \

Definition of Bute

1 island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde

2 or Buteshire play \ˈbyüt-ˌshir, -shər\ former county of southwestern Scotland comprising several islands in the Firth of Clyde; capital Rothesay (on Bute)