bute

\ ˈbyüt

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Definition of bute

(Entry 1 of 2)

: phenylbutazone

Bute

geographical name

\ ˈbyüt

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Definition of Bute (Entry 2 of 2)

1 island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde

2 or Buteshire \ ˈbyüt-ˌshir

How to pronounce Buteshire (audio)

, -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 most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day. — CBS News, "Horse racing reaches critical moment after rash of deaths," 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, "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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“Bute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bute. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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