bute

noun

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\ ˈbyüt

Definition of bute

(Entry 1 of 2)

: phenylbutazone

Bute

geographical name

\ ˈbyüt

Definition of Bute (Entry 2 of 2)

1 island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde

2 or Buteshire \ ˈbyüt-ˌshir

, -shər \ former county of southwestern Scotland comprising several islands in the Firth of Clyde; capital Rothesay (on Bute)

Examples of bute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system. — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021 The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year. — Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2021 In most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day. — CBS News, 30 Nov. 2019 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, 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, 8 June 2017

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